Experience
GSK  May 2013 - Present
GlaxoSmithKline  June 2011 - May 2013
GSK  July 2010 - June 2011
GSK  October 2009 - July 2010
GSK  November 2006 - October 2009
The Pillsbury Company   August 1999 - June 2000
The Pillsbury Company   February 1998 - July 1999
Nestle S.A.   November 1996 - December 1997
Nestle S.A.   November 1995 - November 1996
Nestle S.A.   October 1991 - October 1995

Skills
Health Care Systems, Hospital Sales, Accountable Care, Hospital Contracting, Operating Budgets, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales Effectiveness, Managed Care, Respiratory Disease, Respiratory Products, Market Access, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Product Launch, Neurology, Rheumatology, Urology, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Womens Health

Education
Illinois College   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS) Business Administration, Accounting and Finance

Experience
BlackHawk Industrial  July 2009 - Present
Strategic Equipment and Supply Corporation   2006 - March 2013
ORS Nasco, Inc.   August 1998 - October 2008
Patterson Companies  January 1990 - August 1998
The Pillsbury Company   June 1978 - January 1990

Skills
Sales Management, Key Account Management, Purchasing, B2B, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Sales Operations, Negotiation, Account Management, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Pricing, New Business Development, Team Building, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Industrial Distribution, Logistics, Outlook, Business Strategy, Machining, Operations Management, Product Development, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Human Resources, Machine Tools, Sales, Business Analysis, Business Planning, Direct Sales, Sales Process

Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis   1974 — 1977
BS, Criminal Justice / Minor in Business

Experience
Florida Gulf Coast University  July 2014 - Present
University of North Carolina Asheville  July 2003 - July 2014
Avon Products  1997 - 1998
McMaster Carr Supply Company  1992 - 1997
The Pillsbury Company   1989 - 1992

Skills
Higher Education, Student Affairs, Public Speaking, Academic Advising, Research, Teaching, Community Outreach, Microsoft Excel, Student Development, Social Media, Program Development, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Management, University Teaching

Education
The University of Georgia   1998 — 2003
PhD, Management: Major - Organizational Behavior & HRM, Minor - Strategic Management

Georgia State University   1988 — 1989
MBA, Business

University of Florida   1983 — 1987
BSBA, Business (Finance)

Experience
PepsiCo Pepsi Beverages Company  May 2010 - Present
PepsiCo Pepsi-Cola North America   2002 - May 2010
PepsiCo Pepsi-Cola North America   1991 - 2001
Heublien Wines Grand Metropolitan   1988 - 1991
The Pillsbury Company   1982 - 1988

Skills
Field Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Bottler Franchise Sales..., Navigating in Ambuguity, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Direct Store Delivery, Brand Development, Marketing, Selling, Customer Marketing, Multicultural Marketing, Nielsen, Brand Equity, Marketing Research, National Accounts, Grocery, Product Launch, Marketing Strategy, Relationship Marketing, Management, Segmentation, Franchise Sales, Sales, Direct Marketing, Consumer Marketing, Marketing Management, IRI, Consumer Insight, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis

Education
Florida State University - College of Business   1980 — 1982
BS Marketing

Experience
Retirement Insights   February 2010 - Present
General Mills  2004 - 2010
The Pillsbury Company   August 1996 - August 2004
The NutraSweet Company  May 1988 - 1996

Skills
Marketing Research, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Market Research, Product Innovation, Competitive Analysis

Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business   1980 — 1982
mba, marketing research

University of Louisville   1976 — 1978
BSC, Business Management

Westport Road High School   1970 — 1973
diploma, general

Experience
Mill City Food Solutions, LLC   July 2015 - Present
Cargill  December 2013 - July 2015
Horizon Milling LLC (Cargill)   August 2012 - December 2013
Cargill  January 2008 - August 2012
General Mills  January 2002 - January 2008
The Pillsbury Company   June 1998 - January 2002

Skills
Food Science, Ingredients, Sensory Evaluation, Food Processing, Food Industry, Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Bakery, Flavors, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, Dairy, Food, R&D, Food Microbiology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Baking, Meat, Formulation, Product Development, Product Innovation, Commercialization

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   1996 — 1998
Master of Science (M.S.), Food Science, Chemistry Emphasis

Iowa State University   1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food Science and Technology; Biochemistry Minor

Experience
Director SkyWater Search Partners   January 2015 - Present
SkyWater Search Partners  March 2014 - Present
Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology  October 2007 - January 2014
Michael Foods  2003 - 2007
The Pillsbury Company   1990 - 2001

Skills
Change Management, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, HR Policies, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Recruiting, Process Improvement, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Executive Search, Operations Management, Onboarding, Technical Recruiting, Sales, Employee Benefits, Applicant Tracking..., Succession Planning, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Product Development

Education
Western Illinois University   1985 — 1989
Bachelors Degree, Microbiology, General

Harvard Business School

Experience
Market Research Solutions, Inc.   January 1989 - Present
Medtronic  2001 - March 2011
The Pillsbury Company   May 1981 - January 1986
Lakeside Games   1979 - May 1981

Skills
Market Research, Market Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Segmentation, Analytics, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Advertising, Product Launch, Customer Insight

Education
Iowa State University   1971 — 1974
B.S., Education, Chemistry

Experience
MAPLE Business Council   January 2015 - Present
The 360 Marketer   December 2013 - Present
Hello Health Inc.  September 2012 - December 2013
Hello Health Inc.  August 2011 - September 2012
The 360 Marketer   January 2011 - August 2011
CliniComp International, Inc.   July 2009 - December 2010
Patient Care Technology Systems  April 2001 - July 2009
Entertainment Systems Technology   January 2000 - April 2001
Pizza Hut - PepsiCo/Tricon Global Restaurants/Yum! Brands   April 1995 - December 1999
The Pillsbury Company   October 1989 - March 1994

Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Lead Generation, Public Relations, Direct Marketing, B2B, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Media Relations, Online Advertising, Brand Management, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Start-ups, Business Development, Marketing Management, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, Executive Management, Brand Awareness, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Event Planning, Segmentation, Product Development, Mobile Devices, Positioning, Market Research, Sales, Product Management, B2B Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Advertising, Program Management, Thought Leadership, Product Launch, Brand Development, Market Planning, Healthcare, Email Marketing, Marketing Research

Education
Ivey Business School at Western University
Honors Business Administration (HBA), Marketing, Business Administration

PepsiCo Marketing Leadership

Center for Creative Leadership
Leadership Development Program

Experience
ConAgra Foods  October 2013 - Present
Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products  October 2011 - November 2013
Sara Lee  August 2008 - October 2011
Sara Lee  April 2000 - August 2008
Earthgrains  April 1997 - April 2000
The Pillsbury Company   March 1995 - April 1997
PET Incorporated  August 1989 - March 1995
Bumble Bee Foods  February 1989 - August 1989

Skills
Supply Chain, Project Management, Logistics, Customer Service, EDI, Supply Chain Management, Order to Cash, Vendor Managed Inventory, ERP Software, RFID+, ERP, SAP, Forecasting, Demand Planning, E-commerce, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team...

Education
Lindenwood University   2009 — 2010
MBA

Saint Louis University   2007 — 2008
Certificate, Advanced Supply Chain Management

Humboldt State University   1985 — 1988
BS, Computer Information Systems

Experience
The Original Cakerie  March 2012 - July 2015
Repurpose Compostables  April 2011 - February 2012
Michael Foods  November 2004 - March 2011
General Mills  February 2002 - July 2004
The Pillsbury Company   September 1999 - February 2002
The Pillsbury Company   July 1998 - September 1999
The Pillsbury Company   January 1998 - July 1998
The Pillsbury Company   October 1989 - January 1998

Skills
Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Prime Brokerage, Culinary, Food Service, Direct Sales, Marketing, Sales, Culinary Skills, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Frozen Food, Training, Forecasting, Consumer Products, Strategy, Brokers, Sales Operations, Income Statement, National Accounts, Food, P&L Management

Education
Jacksonville State University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Experience
Pivotal Retail Group  June 2015 - Present
Georgia Aquarium  April 2007 - April 2014
VC South   2004 - 2006
Time Distribution Services  1999 - 2002
Time Distribution Services  1995 - 1999
The Pillsbury Company   1990 - 1995

Skills
Account Management, Sales, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Management, Event Management, Email Marketing, Merchandising, Long-term Customer..., Marketing, Business Development, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Sales Management, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Publishing, Newsstand, CRM, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Training, Public Speaking, Leadership

Education
Iowa State University   1985 — 1989
BS Marketing, Marketing and Advertising

VM

Experience
Syngenta  October 2006 - August 2011
Syngenta  November 2004 - October 2006
General Mills  September 1990 - May 2004
The Pillsbury Company   December 1988 - September 1990
Molecular Genetics, Inc/ MGI Pharma   September 1981 - December 1988

Skills
DNA and RNA..., Polymerase Chain..., DNA sequencing, E. coli gene expression..., Bioinformatics, Genomics, Database Management, Research Project..., Utilization of..., Statistical analysis, High-throughput..., Genomic and..., Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Biology, Plant breeding, Protein isolation, Mammalian and Plant..., Protein Purification, Gene Cloning, Mammalian and Plant..., Variant Detection in..., Tissue Culture, Project Management, Biotechnology, Plant Breeding, High Throughput..., Protein Chemistry, Assay Development, DNA, Statistics

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1991 — 1996
Graduate study in Plant Breeding and Genetics

Indiana University Bloomington   1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, B.S., Biology, Computer Science

Experience
UnitedHealthcare  January 2011 - Present
UnitedHealthcare  January 2009 - January 2011
UnitedHealthcare  August 2005 - January 2009
UnitedHealth Group  June 2004 - August 2005
ConAgra Foods, Inc.   January 2003 - June 2004
The Clorox Company  January 2002 - January 2003
SPS/JGI Promotional Marketing   October 1997 - November 2001
The Pillsbury Company   June 1988 - September 1997
Land O’Lakes, Inc.   March 1983 - May 1988

Skills
Medicare Insurance Plans, Consumer Packaged Foods, Retail Channel..., Marketing Planning &..., Consumer Promotion, Program Development &..., Partnerships & Licensing, Shopper Marketing, Multicultural Marketing, Interactive/Web-Based..., Team Building &..., Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Innovation, Consumer Research &..., Loyalty & Continuity..., Co-Marketing, Integrated Marketing &..., Kids Marketing

Education
Iona College
B.B.A

Experience
Isle of Capri Casinos  July 2015 - Present
Edward Jones  February 2005 - July 2015
Masco Corporation - Masterchem Industries   April 2004 - February 2005
Anheuser-Busch Incorporated - The Spark Agency   October 2000 - January 2004
Ralston Purina Company - CheckMark Communication   October 1996 - October 2000
The Pillsbury Company   October 1994 - October 1996
Ralston Purina Company - Continental Baking Company   September 1993 - October 1994
Ralston Purina Company - Continental Baking Company   August 1992 - September 1993
General Mills Incorporated  August 1988 - August 1992

Skills
Management, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Direct Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Product Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, Competitive Analysis, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Strategy, Customer Insight, Strategic Planning, Segmentation, Social Media Marketing

Education
Saint Louis University   1991 — 1994
MBA, Marketing

Illinois State University   1984 — 1988
B.S., Marketing

Experience
University of Minnesota  January 2005 - Present
University of Minnesota  September 2002 - January 2005
University of Minnesota  June 2000 - September 2002
University of Minnesota  November 1992 - June 2000
The Pillsbury Company   August 1981 - June 1989

Skills
Non-profits, Program Development, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Program Management, Management, Strategic Communications, Project Management, Policy, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Editing, Nonprofits, Budgets, Project Planning, Research, Change Management, Grants, Human Resources, Event Planning

Education
Hamline University   1995 — 1998
M.A., Public Administration and Management

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A., Psychology; minor Journalism

Experience
Brown-Forman  February 2015 - Present
L'Oréal   July 2011 - January 2015
L'Oréal   March 2009 - June 2011
PepsiCo  January 2007 - February 2009
PepsiCo  January 2000 - December 2006
PepsiCo  July 1997 - December 1999
PepsiCo  March 1995 - June 1997
The Pillsbury Company   February 1990 - February 1995
Land-o-Sun Dairies   July 1989 - January 1990
U.S. Army XVIII Airborne Corps   July 1984 - June 1989

Skills
Group Purchasing, Procurement, Procurement Outsourcing, Procurement Contracts, Indirect Purchasing, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Manufacturing..., Lean Transformation, Sustainable Energy, Solar Energy, Capital Equipment..., MRO Management, Facilities Management, Continuous Improvement, Financial Analysis, Food & Beverage, Cosmetics, Consumer Products, MBA, Team Leadership, Supply Chain, Strategy, Business Development, Leadership, Materials Management, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Management

Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business   1998 — 2000
M.B.A., General Management

United States Military Academy at West Point   1980 — 1984
B.S., Engineering

Experience
The Security Board   May 2002 - Present
UnitedHealth Group  June 1999 - May 2002
Proteck Security, Inc.   November 1989 - May 1999
The Pillsbury Company   June 1984 - December 1989
Control Data Corporation  October 1979 - May 1984
Rayovac  October 1970 - September 1979

Skills
Crisis Management, Security, Computer Security, Risk Assessment, Policy, Security Audits, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Assessments, Information Security..., Business Continuity, CISSP, Risk Mitigation, Computer Forensics, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management, Corporate Security, Information Technology, Physical Security, ISO 27001, Security Management, Security Policy, Disaster Recovery, Information Security, Data Center, Network Security, Governance, Security Awareness, Leadership, Access Control, Data Security, Enterprise Risk..., Executive Protection, Privacy Law, Asset Protection, Intrusion Detection, Security Operations, Security+, IPS, Penetration Testing, Tactics, Incident Response, Emergency Management, GLBA, Application Security, Identity Management, NIST, Personal Security, IDS, HIPAA, CISA

Education
Harvard Business School   1978 — 1978
Completed, Executive Computer Management

Edina High School   1950 — 1953
Yes, General

Experience
General Mills, Inc.   December 2010 - Present
General Mills, Inc.   November 2002 - November 2010
General Mills, Inc.   October 2001 - November 2002
The Pillsbury Company   January 1998 - October 2001

Skills
Nielsen, Grocery, Direct Store Delivery, Consumer Products, Categorization, Trade Marketing, FMCG, Customer Insight, IRI, AC Nielsen, Shopper Marketing, Sales Operations, Business Planning

Education
Iowa State University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Experience
MOM Brands  December 2003 - Present
Berean Baptist Church  August 1998 - November 2003
Merlin Development  June 1990 - July 1998
The Pillsbury Company   September 1978 - June 1990

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, JDE Enterprise One, Food Manufacturing, Food Science, Research, Product Innovation, Quality Assurance, Food Processing, Sensory Evaluation, Food, Flavors, Food Technology, Ingredients, HACCP, Food Industry, Product Development, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement

Education
Inver Hills Community College
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General

St. Paul Technical College
Chemical Technology

Experience
AT&T AdWorks  August 2015 - Present
AT&T  May 2012 - Present
AT&T Advertising Solutions  December 2009 - May 2012
AT&T Advertising Solutions  November 2007 - December 2009
SBC (AT&T)   October 2005 - November 2007
SBC (AT&T)   December 2004 - October 2005
SBC (AT&T)   January 2002 - December 2004
SBC Ameritech (AT&T)   November 1997 - January 2002
The Pillsbury Company   May 1991 - November 1997

Skills
Sales Operations, Sales, Enterprise Software, Call Centers, Telecommunications, Wireless, VoIP, Mobile Devices, Managed Services, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, IP

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Telecommunications

Experience
ConAgra Foods  March 2013 - Present
ConAgra Foods  December 2011 - March 2013
ConAgra Foods  June 2009 - November 2011
Kraft Foods  August 2000 - June 2009
General Motors  June 1999 - August 2000
The Pillsbury Company   February 1996 - May 1997
KPMG Audit  June 1993 - February 1996

Skills
Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Brand Equity, Customer Insight, Nielsen, IRI, Brand Management, AC Nielsen, FMCG, Trade Marketing, Brand Architecture, Customer Marketing, Product Innovation, Segmentation, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Research, P&L Management, Consumer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing

Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
MBA, Marketing

Luther College
BA, Accounting

Experience
Famous Dave's of America  2014 - 2014
Famous Dave's of America  2013 - 2014
Ultra Creative  2009 - 2013
Cargill  2007 - 2008
Amplifon  2005 - 2007
Caribou Coffee  2000 - 2005
The Pillsbury Company   1994 - 2000
Ralston Purina  1992 - 1994

Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Brand Development, Strategy, Product Development, P&L Management, Marketing Management, Business Development, Customer Insight, Marketing, Segmentation, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Consumer Products, Integrated Marketing, Product Launch, Marketing Research, FMCG, Market Planning, Retail, Market Research, Brand Architecture, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Management, Online Marketing, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Positioning, Creative Direction, Multi-channel Marketing, B2B Marketing, Brand Equity, Interactive Marketing, Product Innovation, Direct Mail, Consumer Marketing, Global Marketing, Brand Awareness

Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
MBA

University of Notre Dame
B.A.

Experience
MediaBeacon  2012 - Present
Adobe Systems Incorporated  2008 - 2011
Adobe Systems Incorporated  2004 - 2008
Adobe Systems Incorporated  1998 - 2004
Solid Logic Computer Solutions, Inc.   1995 - 1998
The Pillsbury Company   1992 - 1994
American Express Financial Advisors  1989 - 1994
University of Minnesota  1985 - 1989
Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction  1983 - 1985

Skills
Perl, Tomcat, Flex, XML, Agile Methodologies, JavaScript, Ant, Maven, Eclipse, Java, JSP, C++, Java Enterprise Edition, Web Applications, Unix, Visual Studio

Education
University of St. Thomas   1989 — 1992
MS, Software Engineering

Grinnell College   1981 — 1985
BA, Math, Computer Science

Kellogg

Experience
Open Dynamics, Inc.   2000 - Present
Ryan Partnership  1997 - 2000
The Pillsbury Company   May 1997 - November 1997
International Multifoods  January 1996 - May 1997
CRC Marketing Solutions  1992 - 1996

Skills
Strategic Planning, Client Experience, Business Strategy, B2B, New Business Development, Leadership Development, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Team Building, Coaching, Strategy Development, Customer Relations, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Voice of Client, Agency Development, Agency Leadership, Agency Relationship..., Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Partnerships

Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   2002 — 2004
M.A., Human Development

Gustavus Adolphus College   1988 — 1992
B.A., Communications and Spanish

Highland Park High School

Experience
AT&T  October 2000 - Present
Franklin University  September 1996 - December 1999
The Pillsbury Company   March 1991 - September 1996

Skills
Broadband, Managed Services, T1, DSL, Optical Fiber, SIP Trunking

Education
Franklin University   2001 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business/Managerial Economics

Experience
KMA, Inc.   August 2007 - September 2010
Independent Contractor  1997 - August 2007
The Pillsbury Company   1995 - 1997
Alexander & Alexander  1994 - 1995
International Multifoods  1987 - 1994
Saliterman and Antrim Law Firm   1983 - 1987

Skills
Workers Compensation, Insurance, Contract Review, Risk Management, General Liability, Employment Law, Liability, Insurance Law, Claims, Financial Risk, Employee Relations

Education
Hamline University School of Law   1979 — 1982
JD, Law

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, English, German

Experience
UpTurnships, Inc.   January 2014 - Present
Burrows Product Results, Inc.   2007 - Present
Canterbury Laboratories   January 2013 - November 2013
Internet Broadcasting  November 2004 - October 2007
The Pillsbury Company   June 1986 - December 2001
Atari  1983 - 1984
Braxton Associates, Inc.   July 1981 - July 1983

Skills
Strategy, Digital Strategy, Marketing Strategy, SEO, Marketing, Advertising, Web Analytics, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Management, Sales, Business Planning, Career Development..., Cross-functional Team..., Social Media, Marketing Research, Public Relations, Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Product Management, Getting Results, Mobile Devices, P&L Management, GTD, Start-ups, Process Improvement, Training, Business Analysis, Brand Development

Education
Harvard Business School   1984 — 1986
MBA, Marketing

Wellesley College   1977 — 1981
BA, Mathematics

Edina High School

Experience
Innovative Food Processors Inc.   November 2014 - Present
Quality Ingredients Corporation  February 2011 - November 2014
Nellson Nutraceutical  December 2005 - January 2011
General Mills  2000 - 2005
The Pillsbury Company   1989 - 2000

Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, P&L Management, Consumer Products, Sales, FMCG, Cross-functional Team..., Start-ups, Sales Management, Food Industry, Product Development, Ingredients, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Income Statement, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Food, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Key Account Management, Continuous Improvement, Key Account Development, P&L, Competitive Analysis, Food Safety, Budgets, Supply Chain, Pricing

Education
Iowa State University   1985 — 1989
BA, Political Science and Economics

Experience
Sogeti USA (Capgemini SBU)   May 2014 - Present
PMI Southern Ontario Chapter  June 2010 - June 2014
Capgemini  August 2010 - May 2014
Consultant  November 2008 - August 2010
Rogers Communications Inc.  November 2008 - February 2009
BearingPoint, Inc. (Formerly KPMG Consulting)   April 1999 - May 2008
KPMG  January 1998 - April 1999
The Pillsbury Company   July 1996 - December 1997
Shell Canada  January 1996 - July 1996
Procter & Gamble  September 1994 - June 1995

Skills
Business Process..., Change Management, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Executive Coaching, Operations Improvement, PMO, Business Case, Strategic Planning, Business Turn-arounds, Feasibility Studies, Project Management, Relationship Management, Management Consulting, Project Portfolio..., Comparative Analysis, Public Speaking, EDI, Contract Negotiation, Business Process..., Business Strategy, Vendor Management, Six Sigma, Project Planning, Management, Business Process, Business Analysis, PMP, Program Management, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Coaching, SDLC, Start-ups, Governance, Training, Telecommunications, Business Transformation, Proposal Writing, IT Strategy

Education
UCL   1990 — 1994
PhD

Farasat

Imperial College London
MSc

Sharif University of Technology
BS

Experience
Retired, and traveling  January 2012 - Present
City of Prospect Heights, Illinois   October 1990 - January 2012
Secretarial Services by Judith   June 1988 - January 2012
B J ELECTRIC   July 1975 - July 1990
The Pillsbury Company   October 1960 - July 1975

Skills
Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Teaching, Program Management, Team Building, Leadership, Coaching, Marketing, Leadership Development, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Budgets, Social Networking, Small Business, Event Management, Government, Public Policy, Program Development

Education
Roosevelt University   1993 — 1997
None, Computer Programming, Specific Applications

Harper College   1990 — 1993
None, Computer Software and Media Applications

Maine Township   1957 — 1960
Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Talenti Gelato  March 2015 - Present
Atlanta, Georgia  August 2011 - February 2015
Kellogg Company  2010 - 2011
Hostess Brands  2009 - 2010
Schwans  2005 - 2009
Diversco Integrated Services  2000 - 2005
The Pillsbury Company   June 1990 - February 2000
Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC  1987 - 1990
RJR Nabisco  1986 - 1987
Keebler Co. - Atlanta, Ga.   1980 - 1986

Skills
GMP, Food Safety, Sanitation, Food, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, HACCP, Budgeting, Food Industry, Process Improvement, Compliance, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Auditing, Six Sigma, Coaching, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Team Building, FDA, Team Leadership, Logistics, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Management, Quality Control, Food Processing, Food Science, Food Manufacturing, Budgets, Quality System, Quality Assurance, SQF, Quality Management, Supply Chain, Frozen Food, Food Technology, TPM, Food Quality, Meat, ISO 22000, Pest Control, Dairy, Sensory Evaluation, Quality Auditing, Allergens, Bakery

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   1971 — 1975
BSIMgt, Management

Columbia High School
High School Diploma, Science Oriented

Experience
Xikar  2008 - May 2012
American Italian Pasta Company  1996 - 2008
The Pillsbury Company   1982 - 1993

Skills
Retail, Private Label, Product Development, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, FMCG, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation, Operations Management, Coaching, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Developement, Import Export, International..., International Sales, Project Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Consumer Insight, Business Analysis, Food, Team Building, Strategy, Business Development, Brand Management, Marketing, CRM, Sales, Business Planning, Management, Leadership, Brand Development

Education
Jacksonville State University   1965 — 1970
BS, Business Admin, Economics, Pre Law

Experience
Midland Enterprises   October 1999 - Present
Jasper Foods   January 1993 - September 1999
The Pillsbury Company   April 1990 - December 1992

Skills
Small Business, Construction, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Construction Management, Contractors, Team Building, Contract Management, Sales Management, New Business Development, Customer Service, Pre-construction, Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, Process Scheduler, Management, Operations Management, Leadership, Sales, Subcontracting, Project Planning

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1990 — 1992
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, MBA

Mississippi State University   1977 — 1979
Bachelor Degree, Finance, BA

Hinds Community College   1975 — 1977
Associate Arts Degree, Business

Experience
Fashion Fair Cosmetics  February 2014 - Present
The Hilliard Group (THG)   1995 - Present
The ComfortCake Company, LLC   February 2001 - 2014
L'Oréal   January 1999 - December 2000
Burrell Communications  1992 - 1995
The Pillsbury Company   1990 - 1992
Gillette Company  1981 - 1990
Bloomingdale's  1978 - 1981

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Training, Product Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Retail, Strategy, Public Speaking, Online Marketing, Small Business, Business Development, Advertising, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Business Planning, Team Building, Management, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Management Consulting, Social Networking, Program Management, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Project Management, Public Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Account Management, Negotiation, Email Marketing, Social Media, Product Management, Sales Management, Integrated Marketing, Sales, E-commerce, B2B, Time Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Introducing New Products

Education
Harvard Business School   1976 — 1978
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Howard University   1970 — 1974
Bachelor's Degree, Liberal Arts; Business

Experience
Michael Foods  July 2014 - Present
General Mills  October 2002 - July 2012
General Mills  1987 - 2012
The Pillsbury Company   September 1990 - November 2002
The Pillsbury Company   June 1987 - September 1990
Apache Energy   September 1985 - May 1987

Skills
Problem Solving, Organization, People Skills, Regulations, Software Documentation, Quality System, Packaging, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Root Cause Analysis, Training, Manufacturing, Food Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Consumer Products, Supply Chain

Education
Michigan Technological University   1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Gogebic Community College   1984 — 1985
Associate of Science, Applied Business

Gogebic Community College
Associate of Science, Applied Business

Michigan Technological University
Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts

Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

Experience
Korn/Ferry International powered by Lominger  May 2013 - Present
Korn/Ferry International powered by Lominger  May 2011 - April 2013
World Relief  November 2007 - August 2010
Brandeis University  September 2006 - December 2006
World Relief Minnesota  2005 - 2006
World Relief Minnesota  2004 - 2005
Mercy Ships New Steps   2003 - 2004
Mercy Ships Anastasis   2000 - 2003
The Pillsbury Company   December 1998 - April 2000
Roseville Adult High School   November 1998 - May 1999

Education
The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University   2006 — 2007
MBA, Non Profit Management and Sustainable Development

Hamline University   1996 — 1997
Certificate, Teaching English as a Foreign Language

St. Olaf College   1991 — 1995
BA, Urban Studies and American Racial and Multicultural Studies

Experience
ADW Consulting - Various Clients   2012 - Present
Openwave Systems  2013 - 2014
SanDisk  2012 - 2013
IronKey, Inc.   2009 - 2012
Taproot Foundation  2009 - 2009
6 Apart   2006 - 2008
EBAY  2004 - 2006
Intel Corporation  2003 - 2004
Intel Corporation  2001 - 2004
The Pillsbury Company   1998 - 2000

Skills
NetSuite, Salesforce.com, SAP BPC, SAP BO Business..., Essbase, Clarity, Microstrategy, QuickBooks, Excel, Access, Microsoft Excel, Analytics, Enterprise Software, Leadership

Education
Penn State University   1993 — 1995
MBA

Indiana University Bloomington   1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Experience
ConAgra Foods  June 2012 - Present
ConAgra Foods  2007 - May 2012
ConAgra Foods  2007 - 2009
Land O'Lakes  2001 - 2007
Land O' Lakes, Inc.   2001 - 2007
iPool Corporation   2000 - 2001
The Pillsbury Company   1997 - 2000
Pillsbury (Grand Met, Diageo)   1997 - 2000
Kelley School of Business, Indiana University  1995 - 1997

Skills
Consumer Products

Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business   1995 — 1997
MBA, Marketing

Indiana University Bloomington   1995 — 1997
MBA, Marketing

Wabash College   1990 — 1994
AB, Economics

Experience
The Dannon Company  November 1994 - March 2007
The Pillsbury Company   1991 - 1994

Education
Idaho State University   1986 — 1990
M.Ed., Corporate/Industrial Training Mgt.

University of Idaho   1969 — 1973
B. Sc., Business and Economics

Experience
Sierra Leone Plymouth Partnership   January 2009 - Present
Medcentra, LLC   January 2004 - December 2008
Enhanced Mobility Technologies   November 1999 - December 2003
United Sugars Corporation  May 1994 - February 1998
Land O'Lakes  May 1986 - May 1994
The Pillsbury Company   June 1984 - June 1986

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1982 — 1984
MBA, Marketing, Finance

Wake Forest University   1974 — 1978
BS, Business

Experience
Gray Plant Mooty  January 2000 - Present
The Pillsbury Company   1995 - 2000

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Corporate Law

Education
Inver Hills Community College   1989 — 1992
AA, Paralegal Studies

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1983 — 1986
BA, History

Experience
Cisco Systems  September 2012 - Present
IEEE/CPMT/Santa Clara Valley Chapter   January 2012 - January 2014
Cisco  April 2009 - August 2012
IEEE/CPMT/Santa Clara Valley Chapter   November 2010 - December 2011
Cisco Systems Inc  June 2001 - July 2009
Sarnoff Corporation  August 1999 - June 2001
NanoNexus  June 2000 - August 2000
The Pillsbury Company   June 1999 - August 1999

Skills
Design of Experiments, Failure Analysis, ANSYS, Finite Element Analysis, Electronics Packaging, Reliability Analysis, Reliability, Reliability Engineering, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Simulations, Computational Fluid..., Statistical Modeling, Computer Aided Design, Crystal Ball, MathCAD, Thermal, Optimization, CFX, Fatigue Analysis, Numerical Analysis, DOE, Root Cause Analysis, Matlab, Pro/Engineer, Simulation, Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, SAS Enterprise Miner, Manufacturing, Testing, Semiconductors, CFD, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management

Education
Stanford University   2009 — 2014
Masters, Management Science & Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology   1999 — 2001
Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Ohio University   1998 — 1999
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Experience
General Mills  February 2015 - Present
General Mills  August 2012 - Present
General Mills  September 2011 - August 2012
General Mills  June 2010 - September 2011
General Mills  April 2008 - June 2010
General Mills  January 2004 - February 2008
General Mills  February 2002 - April 2004
General Mills  September 2000 - December 2002
The Pillsbury Company   1993 - 2001
Chevron  January 1984 - March 1993

Education
Iowa State University   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Experience
National Marrow Donor Program  October 2008 - July 2015
Glory Foods, Inc   August 2002 - May 2007
Hoopeston Foods, Inc.   October 1996 - June 2002
Becky Lerdal & Associates   November 1990 - October 1995
The Pillsbury Company   May 1984 - October 1990

Skills
Strategy, Non-profits, Editing, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Brand Management, Change Management, Fundraising, Recruiting, Marketing Strategy, Research, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Public Speaking, Healthcare, Nonprofits, Training, Event Management, Public Relations, Leadership Development, Social Media, Event Planning, Management, Team Building, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Program Management, Social Media Marketing, Team Leadership, Program Development, Grant Writing, Budgets, Organizational..., Strategic Communications, Coaching, Media Relations, Social Networking, Market Research

Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business   1981 — 1983
M.B.A., Marketing

University of Michigan   1973 — 1974
M.A., Speech and Theatre

Grinnell College   1969 — 1973
B. A., Theatre

Experience
Georgia Lottery Corporation  February 2014 - Present
Georgia Lottery Corporation  November 2002 - Present
Godiva  2000 - 2002
The Pillsbury Company   1995 - 2000
Digital Equipment Corp  1985 - 1990

Skills
Account Management, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, B2B, Team Building, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Sales

Education
American University of Biblical Studies   2003 — 2006
Master of Arts (M.A.), Theological Studies

Georgia State University   1983 — 1990
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Electrolux Home Products  May 2007 - August 2007
The Pillsbury Company   May 2006 - July 2006
Electrolux Home Products  May 2005 - August 2005
Quality Industries  May 2003 - August 2004

Education
Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee   2006 — 2008
MBA

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2006 — 2008
Masters of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Tennessee Technological University   2001 — 2006
Bachlor, Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Sprout Foods, Inc.   September 2011 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company  September 2010 - September 2011
The Coca-Cola Company  April 2008 - September 2010
The Coca-Cola Company  July 2005 - March 2008
The Coca-Cola Company  June 2004 - June 2005
Newell Rubbermaid - Goody Hair Products   March 2003 - June 2004
Connect2Client   June 2002 - February 2003
General Mills  January 2001 - June 2002
Bestbuy.com  April 2000 - January 2001
The Pillsbury Company   June 1997 - April 2000

Skills
Shopper Marketing, Customer Insight, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Marketing Research, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Architecture, Brand Equity, Trade Marketing, Product Innovation, FMCG, Segmentation, Customer Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Global Marketing, Marketing Strategy, P&L Management, General Management, Sales Management

Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business   1995 — 1997
MBA, marketing

University of Notre Dame   1988 — 1991
BBA, Marketing

Experience
Hawkins, Inc.   June 2014 - Present
MoneyGram International  September 2012 - June 2014
Unilever  June 2006 - September 2012
The Schwan Food Company  February 2005 - June 2006
Target  February 2004 - February 2005
HB Fuller  July 2002 - February 2004
The Pillsbury Company   March 1999 - June 2002
Danzas AEI  September 1995 - March 1999
Sun Country Airlines  1993 - 1995

Skills
Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Change Management, Sales Operations, Warehousing, Customer Service, Excel, Access, ERP, Process Development, Transportation, Word, Demand Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Food, Event Management, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain..., Cost Reduction, Microsoft Excel, FMCG, Vendor Management, Project Management, TPM, Forecasting, SAP, Strategic Sourcing, P&L Management, Purchasing, Operations Management, Supply Chain Operations, Materials Management, Supply Management, Production Planning, Pricing, Warehouse Management, Demand Forecasting, Consumer Products, Logistics Management, Procurement, MRP, Lean Manufacturing, Sales Plan, Manufacturing

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   2005 — 2008
Supply Chain and Logistics Certification

University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Masters of Business Administration, Strategic Management & Marketing

Minnesota State University, Mankato
BS, International Business/Management

Minnesota State University, Moorhead
BA, German Language

Wirschafts Universitaet Wien (Economics University, Vienna Austria)
International Business

Lessing Gymnasium, Norderstedt Germany
International Exchange Student

Experience
Hart & Cooley  October 2009 - Present
Delta Air Lines  October 2005 - March 2008
La-Z-Boy Incorporated  May 2000 - September 2005
Diageo  August 1989 - May 2000
United Distillers and Vintners   1999 - 2000
The Pillsbury Company   1989 - 1999
New Hampshire College  1989 - 1994
State of Maine  1988 - 1989
State of Maine  1986 - 1988

Skills
Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Union Avoidance, Performance Management, Change Management, Process Management, Employee Benefits, Leadership, Staff Development, Succession Planning, Deferred Compensation, Talent Management, FMLA, Training, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, HRIS, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Budgets, Organizational..., Team Building, Coaching, Human Resources, Workers Compensation, Temporary Placement, Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, Benefits Administration, Employment Law, Applicant Tracking..., EEOC, Union, Job Analysis, Collective Bargaining, Employee Training, Affirmative Action

Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania   1985 — 1986
Master's Degree, Industrial and Labor Relations

Indiana University of Pennsylvania   1979 — 1983
BA, Government and Public Service

Experience
Boston Scientific  July 1995 - Present
US Surgical  October 1990 - July 1995
The Pillsbury Company   June 1988 - September 1990

Skills
Interventional..., Capital Equipment, Cardiology, Cath Lab, Stents, Interventional Radiology, Medical Devices, Pacemakers, Vascular, Orthopedic, Hospitals, Operating Room, Market Development, Product Launch, Medical Sales, Catheters, Analytics, Capital Equipment Sales, Cardiac, Cardiac Surgery, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Cold Calling, Critical Care, Data Analysis, Diabetes, Disposables, ENT, Electrophysiology, Endoscopy, FDA, General Surgery, Healthcare, Healthcare Industry, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Management, Managed Care, Medical Imaging, Medicine, Minimally Invasive..., Leadership, New Business Development, Operating Room Sales, Physicians, Pricing, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Force Development, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Selling

Education
Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee   1984 — 1988
BS, Marketing

Experience
Lunds & Byerlys  January 2009 - Present
Hudson Financial Solutions  February 2005 - January 2009
Zomax, Inc  2006 - 2007
Siyeza Creative Foods LLC   2004 - 2005
Arden Kitchens   May 2003 - March 2004
General Mills  January 2002 - May 2003
The Pillsbury Company   June 1984 - January 2002

Skills
Accounting, Manufacturing, Cost Accounting, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Budget, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, SAP, Internal Controls, ERP, Managerial Finance, Analysis, Project Planning, General Ledger, Variance Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets

Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business   1980 — 1984
BS, Accounting

Experience
Starbucks Coffee Company  Category Development Manager - KrogerStarbucks Coffee CompanyAugust 2011 - May 2013
Sunny Delight Beverages Co.  2006 - 2011
Sunny Delight Beverages Co.  2004 - 2006
Chiquita  2002 - 2004
Chiquita Brands Intenational   2000 - 2002
The Pillsbury Company   1998 - 1999
The Pillsbury Company   1995 - 1998
The Pillsbury Company   1995 - 1996
The Pillsbury Company   1993 - 1995

Skills
Key Account Management, Forecasting, Product Development, Trade Marketing, Management, Consumer Products, Sales Management, Strategy

Education
Florida State University - College of Business   1988 — 1990
BS, Marketing

Experience
Grand Valley State University  October 2014 - Present
Management Consulting and Interim Executive Companies   June 2012 - Present
Nestle Nutrition  July 2006 - May 2012
Gerber Products Company  July 2003 - June 2006
Gerber de Venezuela   July 2001 - June 2003
Gerber de Venezuela   May 1992 - June 2003
Diablitos (Pet Inc.)   October 1989 - November 1991
The Pillsbury Company   January 1986 - September 1989
Procter & Gamble  July 1978 - December 1985
Mars Ltd.   November 1977 - May 1978

Skills
Business Analysis, Leading Large Teams, Multicultural..., Project Management, Portfolio Management, Process Improvement, Start-ups, Management, General Management, Results Oriented, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Goal Oriented, Forecasting, Microeconomics, P&L Management, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Business Development, SAP, Program Management, Pricing

Education
Ph.D., Queen Mary College, University of London
Ph.D, Materials Science

Queen Mary College, University of London
B. Sc., Science

Harvard Business School

Experience
DuPont  May 2011 - Present
Danisco USA, Inc  2005 - May 2011
General Mills  2002 - 2005
The Pillsbury Company   1999 - 2002
Schwans  1998 - 1999
Hach Chemical Company   August 1995 - January 1998

Skills
Food Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Food Processing, Biotechnology, Food Industry, Food Science, GMP, HACCP, Dairy, Cross-functional Team..., Food Safety, Ingredients, Regulatory Affairs, Food, Continuous Improvement, Microbiology, Food Technology, Quality Management, Quality System, Laboratory, Food Microbiology, Fermentation, R&D, Commercialization

Education
Iowa State University
M.S., Food Microbiology

Iowa State University
B.S., Microbiology

Experience
Cambridge State Bank   2002 - Present
SUPERVALU  1997 - 2001
International Multifoods Corporation  1992 - 1995
Minnegasco  1990 - 1991
Diversified Energies, Inc.   1990 - 1990
The Pillsbury Company   1982 - 1983
Norwest Bank Minneapolis   1981 - 1982

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Gustavus Adolphus College
Business, Music and Scandinavian Studies, Magna cum laude

Experience
Coventry Green HOA   2011 - Present
NRE Investments   2007 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company  1981 - 2007
The Pillsbury Company   1980 - 1981
Clayton Brokerage of St. Louis   1979 - 1980
British Government   1976 - 1977
US Government  1974 - 1977

Skills
Africa, Economics, Modern Trade, FMCG, Consumer Insights, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Leadership, Shopper Marketing, Customer Insight, Brand Management, Marketing Research, Marketing, Management, Trade Marketing, Business Planning, Integrated Marketing, Market Research, Key Account Management, Business Strategy, Trading, Strategic Partnerships, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Marketing Management, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Brand Architecture, Market Planning, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Key Account Development, Segmentation, Income Statement, Forecasting, Start-ups, Product Development, Digital Marketing, Business Development, Analytics, New Business Development, Supply Chain, Management Consulting, Marketing Communications, Executive Management, Budgets, Entrepreneurship, Mergers & Acquisitions, CRM

Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business   1984 — 1986
EMBA, Management

University of Kentucky   1978 — 1979
PhD Program, Agricultural Economics

Miami University   1977 — 1978
MA Program, Economics

Hanover College   1968 — 1972
BA, Political Science

Universidad de las Américas, A.C.   1970 — 1971
S.A., History

Experience
Delta Air Lines  April 2008 - March 2010
Northwest Airlines  August 1999 - April 2008
The Pillsbury Company   1996 - 1999

Skills
Revenue Analysis, Airlines, Aviation, Pricing Strategy, Pricing, Marketing, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Forecasting

Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management   1994 — 1996
MBA, Marketing

Iowa State University
B.S., Food Science

Experience
TIFS   Manager Operations PlanningWelch'sOctober 1991 - October 1996
The Pillsbury Company   May 1984 - September 1991

Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Continuous Improvement, Project Planning, Marketing, Program Management, Leadership, Supply Chain Management

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1979 — 1984
BSME, Mechanical Engineering

Harvard Business School
PMD 60

Experience
BIC  January 2013 - Present
BIC  August 2003 - December 2012
BIC  December 2000 - July 2003
CROSSMARK  March 2000 - November 2000
The Pillsbury Company   July 1999 - February 2000

Skills
IRI, Grocery, Shopper Marketing, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Key Account Development, Trade Marketing, Sales Management, Management, Income Statement, Consumer Products, Pricing, Sales, Account Management, National Accounts, P&L Management, Sales Operations, FMCG, Key Account Management, P&L, Forecasting

Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University   2004 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

Indiana University - Kelley School of Business   1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Management, International Business

Experience
American Sugar Refining  February 2012 - Present
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation  September 2011 - January 2012
Celanese  March 2008 - October 2010
General Mills  2004 - 2007
The Pillsbury Company   1998 - 2004

Skills
Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Integration, Management, Manufacturing, Project Engineering, Project Management, Process Engineering

Education
Iowa State University   1976 — 1980
BSEE, Electrical Engineering

Experience
The Bama Companies, Inc  2010 - Present
Merlin Development  1998 - 2010
The Pillsbury Company   1987 - 1998

Skills
R&D, Bakery, Food, Product Development, Product development,..., Food Technology, Food Science, Sensory Evaluation, Food Industry, Ingredients, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, GMP, Food Manufacturing

Education
Kansas State University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Grain Science/Cereal Chemistry

Kansas State University
Master of Science (MS), Food Science/Cereal Chemistry

Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science

Experience
General Mills  September 2011 - Present
General Mills  2005 - 2011
General Mills  2001 - 2005
The Pillsbury Company   1999 - 2001
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P.   1996 - 1999

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, FDA, Advertising & Promotion..., Regulatory compliance, Food & Beverage, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Employment Law, Consumer Products, Leadership, Legal Research

Education
Wake Forest University School of Law   1993 — 1996
JD

Georgetown University   1981 — 1985
BS, Business Administration

Experience
Beckman Coulter  May 1997 - Present
Sanofi Inc.   1990 - 1997
The Pillsbury Company   1981 - 1990

Skills
Deferred Compensation, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, Onboarding, Employee Relations, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Organizational..., Applicant Tracking..., Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Personnel Management, HR Policies, Organizational..., College Recruiting, Leadership, Leadership Development, Talent Management

Education
Gustavus Adolphus College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Experience
ON Semiconductor  January 1993 - Present
The Pillsbury Company   February 1989 - January 1993

Skills
Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Hardware, Software Design, Nuclear Power Plants, Photolithography, Soldering, Inspection, Semiconductors, Test Equipment, Metrology, Electro-mechanical, Power Supplies, Failure Analysis, Field Service, Semiconductor Industry, Oscilloscope, Equipment Maintenance, Calibration, Electronics Repair, Multimeter

Education
Idaho State University   1990 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 3.93

United States Military Academy at West Point   1981 — 1982