The Valspar Corporation
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DescriptionThe Valspar Corporation is a manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. With over 11,000 employees in 25 countries and a company history that spanned two centuries, it was the sixth largest paint and coating corporation in the world. Headquarters: Minneapolis, MN CEO: Gary E Hendrickson (2011–) Revenue: 4.191 billion USD (2016) Parent organization: Sherwin-Williams Subsidiaries: Wattyl, Samuel Cabot Incorporated, Valspar B.V., Founders: Lawson Valentine, Samuel Tuck, Henry ValentinePopular productsPaint Varnishes & Finishes Primers (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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U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research January 2012 - Present
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research August 2008 - January 2012
Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget May 2007 - August 2007
Merck & Co., Inc. September 2000 - August 2006
The Valspar Corporation June 1997 - September 2000
Skills
Regulatory Affairs, Leadership, Management, Drug Development, Analysis, Public Policy, Policy Analysis
Education
University of Michigan 2006 — 2008
Master of Public Policy
University of Pittsburgh 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
The Valspar Corporation 2006 - Present
PPG Industries October 1979 - February 2006
Skills
Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1989 — 1993
BS, Chemistry
CECO Environmental December 2014 - Present
Johnson Service Group, Inc April 2014 - October 2014
Johnson Service Group, Inc December 2013 - April 2014
Met-Pro Corp. October 2005 - September 2013
The Valspar Corporation 2002 - 2005
Semblex 2002 - 2002
Waeschle - COPERION Corporation 1993 - 2001
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Contract Management, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Project Management, Process Improvement, Product Development, Sales, Project Planning, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Account Management, Risk Assessment, Engineering, Leadership, Management, Software Documentation, Continuous Improvement, Human Resources, Cross-functional Team...
Education
College of DuPage 2003 — 2004
Non-degree courses for professional development, Human Resources Development
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College 1974 — 1977
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Business Administration and Management
Antea Group USA August 2013 - Present
Pearson Credential Management July 2012 - June 2013
Augsburg College December 2008 - June 2012
The Valspar Corporation May 2006 - December 2008
University of St. Thomas January 2004 - May 2006
Colorado College April 2002 - December 2003
Skills
SQL, Databases, Visio, Business Analysis, Access, JavaScript, PL/SQL, Oracle, Requirements Analysis, Oracle Applications, Integration, Software Documentation, Systems Analysis, Business Intelligence, ERP, SharePoint, Testing
Education
Colorado Technical University 2001 — 2003
BS, Information Technology
Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP September 2015 - Present
United Artists Media Group April 2015 - September 2015
Lionsgate July 2014 - April 2015
Lionsgate April 2013 - July 2014
Universal Pictures September 2012 - December 2012
Winogradsky/Sobel May 2012 - August 2012
Legal Self-Help Clinic at William Mitchell September 2010 - May 2012
The Valspar Corporation January 2012 - April 2012
Central Florida Future September 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Editing, Copyright Law, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Licensing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Litigation, Research, Music Licensing, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Journalism, Music
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2010 — 2013
J.D., Cum Laude
Pepperdine University School of Law 2012 — 2012
Visiting Student
University of Central Florida 2006 — 2010
B.A., Journalism
Xcel Energy March 2010 - Present
Guardian Applications, LLC September 2005 - December 2014
United Healthgroup April 2009 - February 2010
Technical Lead April 2008 - April 2009
Traust August 2005 - February 2007
Rosemount, Inc October 2000 - August 2005
Webb IT/Eide Bailey February 1997 - February 2003
Orion Consulting 1997 - 1998
The Valspar Corporation October 1992 - February 1997
Aggregate Computing 1991 - 1992
Skills
Oracle Applications, Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Integration, Solution Architecture, Oracle, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Oracle E-Business Suite, ERP, Order Management, Project Management, IT Strategy, PL/SQL, Data Warehousing, Enterprise Content..., Records Management, eDiscovery, Enterprise Search
Education
University of New Haven 1979 — 1984
BS, Electrical Engineering
The Valspar Corporation February 2013 - Present
The Valspar Corporation April 2010 - Present
The Valspar Corporation March 2007 - March 2010
The Valspar Corporation October 2005 - February 2007
Valspar July 2002 - September 2005
Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Product Management, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Business Development, Management, Sales, Key Account Management, Marketing, Product Development
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder - Leeds School of Business 2000 — 2002
MBA, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1990 — 1995
BS, Chemistry
Discover Financial Services April 2014 - Present
The Valspar Corporation March 2013 - February 2014
Accenture March 2012 - February 2013
Ernst & Young January 2011 - February 2012
Lisek Consulting Inc. June 2007 - December 2010
GE Plastics February 2005 - June 2007
GE Insurance October 2001 - February 2005
GE Corporate January 1995 - January 2005
GE Appliances July 2000 - October 2001
GE Appliances September 1996 - July 2000
Skills
Six Sigma, Business Process..., Change Management, Operational Excellence, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, Product Development, Business Transformation, Management Consulting, PMP, Black Belt, Visio, Problem Solving, Project Portfolio..., Minitab, Product Rationalization, Business Case..., Brainstorm Facilitation, Requirements Gathering, Documentation, Organizational..., Business Change..., Process Mapping, Plastic Part Design, Quality, Lean Six Sigma, Little's Law, Cycle Time Reduction, QFD, FMEA, Design of Experiments, Regression Analysis, Control Charts, Training Delivery, College Recruiting, Conducting Interviews, Improvisation, Presentation Development, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheets, Graphs, Photography, English Grammar, Wordsmithing, Chemical Industry, Property & Casualty..., Consumer Durables, Consumables, Plastics, Steel
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 1999 — 2002
MBA, Concentrations in Finance, Marketing, Managerial and Organizational Behavior, and Entrepreneurship
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1986 — 1991
BS, Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Industrial Engineering
The Second City Training Center of Chicago 2002 — 2003
Certificate, Improvisation
Avery Products Corporation (Former Division of Avery Dennison) September 2010 - September 2015
Avery Dennison April 2006 - September 2010
JohnsonDiversey (now part of Sealed Air) February 2005 - April 2006
Plan4Demand Solutions (now part of Spinnaker Management Group) July 2004 - February 2005
ACCO Brands, Inc. September 1996 - June 2004
The Valspar Corporation August 1992 - September 1996
Beltone August 1990 - August 1992
Skills
APS..., Collaboration (CPFR), Demand Management, Lean Manufacturing and..., Procurement (Reverse..., Project Management, Pull Manufacturing..., Strategy Development, Supply and Capacity..., Coaching, Team Leadership, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Change Management, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Problem Solving, Demand Driven Supply..., Supply Chain, CPFR, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Key Account Management, FMCG, Business Development, Operational Excellence, Cross-functional Team..., Demand Planning, Leadership, Supply Chain..., Business Process, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Operations Management, ERP, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Production Planning, Purchasing, Materials Management, Supply Chain Operations
Education
DePaul University 1994 — 1996
MBA
University of Notre Dame 1987 — 1990
BBA
N/A - Retired December 1995 - Present
Jefferson Wells December 2003 - March 2004
SKAMP Corp. June 1999 - April 2000
UFE January 1998 - September 1998
Minnesota Corn Processors December 1996 - March 1997
The Valspar Corporation March 1972 - February 1995
Skills
Capital Restructuring, Mergers and acquisitions, Spin-off and..., Common stock public..., Policy and procedure..., SEC filings, Process and..., Sarbanes - Oxley..., Banking and shareholder..., Cash Management, Financial reporting and..., Budget, profit, capital..., Human resources and..., External Audit..., International..., Credit approval,..., Accounts payable..., Payroll management, Travel and auto fleet..., ACH audit, Real estate client..., Short sale and..., Personal financial..., Financial Analysis, Estate..., Finance, Auditing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Personal Financial..., Financial Reporting, mergers and acquisitions, Accounts Payable, Restructuring, Budgets, Managerial Finance, Accounting, Payroll
Education
Stanford University
Financial Management Program, Graduate Level Finance
University of St. Thomas 1975 — 1977
MBA, Finance
Augsburg College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Admin/Finance
Robbinsdale Senior High School
H.S. Diploma
The Valspar Corporation May 1989 - Present
Skills
Coatings, Polymers, Paint, Chemistry, Additives, R&D, Product Development, Six Sigma, ISO, Continuous Improvement, Formulation, Design of Experiments, Polymer Science, Plastics, Polymer Chemistry, Raw Materials, Chemical Engineering
Education
Mandan High School
Mandan High School
Mandan High School
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry, Polymers and Coatings emphasis
Deal's Painting Company LLC September 2014 - Present
The Valspar Corporation October 2010 - January 2014
The Valspar Corporation Ltda October 2009 - October 2010
The Valspar Corporation February 2008 - October 2009
Skills
Key Account Management, Market Development, Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Product Development, Account Management, Key Account Development, Forecasting, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Human Resources, Process Improvement, Leadership, Pricing, Sales, Inventory Management
Education
State University of New York College at Oneonta 1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business/Managerial Economics
Fulton-Montgomery Community College 1992 — 1993
Hudson Valley Community College 1991 — 1992
Pentair June 2012 - Present
THE VALSPAR CORPORATION April 1999 - June 2012
Executive Women International 2001 - 2008
Blanski, Peter, Kronlage & Zach January 1998 - January 1999
Video Update January 1997 - January 1998
GREEN TREE FINANCIAL CORPORATION January 1991 - January 1997
Skills
Scheduling, PowerPoint, Calendars, Press Releases, Microsoft Office, Administrative Support, Administration, Event Planning, Outlook, Problem Solving, Word, Excel, Teamwork, Office Management, Supervisory Skills, English, Employee Relations, Lotus Notes, Planning, Administrative..., Process Scheduler, Project Management, Supply Purchasing, Process Improvement, Microsoft Word, Forecasting, Spreadsheets, Purchasing, Accounting, Invoicing, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Budgets, Software Documentation, SAP, Access, Inventory Management, Accounts Payable, Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Travel Arrangements, Executive..., Team Building, Administrative...
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1986 — 1989
Business/Corporate Communications
University of Minnesota
The Valspar Corporation April 2011 - Present
The Valspar Corporation 2009 - April 2011
The Valspar Corporation June 2007 - April 2009
The Valspar Corporation October 2004 - June 2007
Sherwin Williams 1990 - 2001
Skills
New Business Development, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Paint, Coatings, Market Development, Polymers, International Sales, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, P&L Management, Key Account Development, Negotiation, Container, Additives, Pricing, Adhesives, Cross-functional Team..., International Business, Six Sigma, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Market Analysis, Plastics, Resin, Manufacturing, Supply Chain
Education
Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business 2007 — 2009
MBA, Business
Hiram College 1986 — 1990
The Valspar Corporation March 2007 - Present
Skills
Coatings, Merchandising, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Polyurethane, Sales Operations, Inventory Management, Paint, Key Account Development, Market Development, Sales Process, P&L Management, Forecasting, P&L, Pricing, New Business Development, Building Materials, Competitive Analysis, Cold Calling, B2B, Sales Presentations, Selling, Sales
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1969 — 1970
The Valspar Corporation January 2007 - Present
MeadWestvaco Corporation June 2001 - December 2006
Ventra Group Inc November 1998 - June 2001
TRW June 1997 - November 1998
Briggs & Stratton Corp. January 1995 - June 1997
TRW March 1989 - December 1994
Education
Arizona State University 1997 — 1999
MBA
University of Michigan-Flint 1985 — 1988
BA, Communications
Baxalta 2015 - Present
Baxter International Inc. 2014 - Present
The Valspar Corporation 2012 - 2014
Baxter International Inc. 2012 - 2012
Baxter International Inc. 2011 - 2012
Baxter International Inc. 2010 - 2011
Baxter International Inc. 2007 - 2010
Wrigley 2006 - 2007
Novartis Consumer Health 2005 - 2006
Novartis Consumer Health 2003 - 2005
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 2005 — 2006
Masters, Human Resources
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 1993 — 1997
BS, Marketing
Whitmore November 2013 - Present
Valspar May 2012 - October 2013
The Valspar Corporation April 2007 - May 2012
Konica Minolta March 1989 - March 2007
Twinings 1984 - 1987
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Quality System, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, ISO, Manufacturing, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Team..., SPC, Kaizen, Product Development, FMEA, Supply Chain, Project Management, Raw Materials, SAP, Engineering, Black Belt, Materials, Management, DMAIC, Coatings, Project Planning, Iso 9000, GMP, Manufacturing..., Quality Control, R&D
Education
Elon University - Martha and Spencer Love School of Business 2003 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Elon University 1981 — 1984
BA, Biology
KVJ Investments January 2011 - Present
JohnDow Industries September 2010 - December 2010
The Valspar Corporation 1999 - 2009
Plasti-Kote Company Inc. 1988 - 1998
Education
The University of Akron 1984 — 1985
BSBA, Marketing
Cuyahoga Community College 1976 — 1978
AA, Business
Liberty Diversified International December 2009 - Present
The Valspar Corporation April 1993 - December 2009
Fredrikson & Byron 1986 - 1993
Skills
Corporate Law, Employment Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Litigation Management, Non-disclosure..., Negotiation, Trademarks, Contract Negotiation, Trade Secrets, Legal Research, Mergers, Legal Writing, Succession Planning, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance, Litigation, Joint Ventures, Privacy Law, Arbitration, Labor Relations
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1983 — 1986
J.D., Law
Gustavus Adolphus College 1979 — 1983
B.S., Political Science
The Valspar Corporation 1998 - 2014
Valspar 1995 - 1998
Valspar 1992 - 1995
Valspar 1991 - 1992
Valspar 1990 - 1991
Skills
Sales, Due Diligence, Purchasing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Six Sigma, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Workers Compensation, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Enterprise Risk..., Risk Assessment, Negotiation, Mergers, Customer Service, Financial Analysis, Business Process..., Analysis, Contract Management, Pricing, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Asset Management, Process Engineering, Business Analysis, Program Management, Corporate Real Estate, Dispositions, Commercial Real Estate, Team Building, Manufacturing
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 1985 — 1987
MBA, Finance
University of St. Thomas 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Ecnomics/Quantitative Methods
Somali Adult Literacy Training August 2008 - Present
The Valspar Corporation May 1997 - September 2000
Norwest Mortgage August 1995 - June 1996
Skills
Teaching, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Editing, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Research, Fundraising, Program Development, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation
Education
Luther College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Economics
Waldorf College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Partee Products January 2015 - Present
Nortek Air Solutions, LLC August 2013 - Present
Swanda September 2011 - August 2013
The Valspar Corporation January 2011 - September 2011
Astellas Pharma August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Process Engineering, Energy, Minitab, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, AutoCAD, Solidworks, MS Office Suite, Ergonomics, Industrial Safety, 5S, Data Analysis, Project Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Matlab, Microsoft Office, FMEA, Statistics, Chemical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, DMAIC, Project Management, Manufacturing, Product Development, MS Project, Root Cause Analysis
Education
University of Oklahoma 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
The Valspar Corporation January 2013 - Present
Time Warner Cable September 2001 - November 2012
Thornton Furniture Carriers 1999 - 2001
Swann Management 1994 - 1999
Education
King's College 1986 — 1987
Diploma, Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Guilford Technical Community College
Business Administration/HR Management
The Valspar Corporation June 2015 - Present
Quest Specialty Chemicals August 2014 - June 2015
Quest Automotive Products July 2013 - August 2014
Quest Automotive Products June 2013 - July 2013
U.S. Chemical & Plastics March 2004 - June 2013
Montana Products, Inc. 2000 - 2004
Skills
Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Sales Management, Advertising, Automotive Aftermarket, Automotive, Marketing Management, New Business Development, Marketing Communications, Customer Satisfaction, Strategic Planning, B2B, Sales, Sales Operations, Negotiation, Account Management, Team Building, Sales Process, Automobile, Profit, Content Strategy, Content Management, Web Content, Public Speaking, Trade Shows, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, SEO, SEO copywriting, Customer Service..., Customer Service..., Iso 9000, Product Launch, Corporate Branding, Building Brand Awareness, Budgets, Pricing, Product Development, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, Email Marketing, Customer Retention, Online Marketing, Direct Marketing, Business Planning, Lead Generation, Market Research, Integrated Marketing
Education
University of San Francisco 2012 — 2012
Internet Marketing - Integrated Online Strategies
Walsh University
Business
Ashland University
Biology, Chemistry, Finance and Marketing
Okabena Co. September 2012 - Present
Jeffrey Slocum & Associates July 2005 - September 2012
The Valspar Corporation April 1998 - December 2004
Imation July 1996 - April 1998
3M April 1983 - June 1996
Bendix Corporation 1981 - April 1983
Ford Motor Credit Company 1979 - 1981
Corroon and Black Corporation 1978 - 1979
Vanderbilt University 1976 - 1979
Skills
Financial Modeling, Asset Managment, Financial Analysis, Investments, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Asset Allocation, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, Financial Markets, Investment Advisory, Investor Relations, Investment Management, Forecasting, Venture Capital, Cash Management, Alternative Investments, Investment Strategies, Asset Management, Family Office, Private Equity, Financial Advisory, Finance, Financial Structuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Risk, Bonds, Credit, Pensions, Banking, Hedge Funds, Funding, Mutual Funds, Due Diligence, Equities, Fixed Income, Retirement Planning, Treasury Management, Valuation, Management, Analysis, Leadership, Strategy, Treasury
Education
University Language Center 2005 — 2005
Intensive Spanish
Center for Creative Leadership 2002 — 2002
AIMR Investment Management Workshop - Princeton University 1991 — 1991
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management 1977 — 1979
MBA, Finance, General
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management 1977 — 1979
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
Michigan State University 1973 — 1976
BA, Social Sciences
Hillwood High School 1969 — 1973
Boston Scientific January 2014 - Present
Boston Scientific August 2013 - December 2013
University of Minnesota October 2008 - July 2013
The Valspar Corporation May 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Employee Training, Hiring and Stafing, Engineering, Chemistry, Leadership, Management, Program Management, Research, Interviews, Troubleshooting, R&D, Performance Management, Chemical Engineering, Quality Control, Materials Science, Matlab, Analysis, Mathematica, NMR, UV/Vis, Experimentation, Gas Chromatography, Process Engineering, Design of Experiments, Data Analysis, Organic Chemistry, Laboratory Skills, Experimental Design, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering
Mounds View High School 2004 — 2008
Valspar August 2014 - Present
The Valspar Corporation February 2013 - August 2014
The Valspar Corporation November 2006 - February 2013
Valspar January 2006 - December 2006
Valspar September 1999 - January 2006
McWhorter Technologies 1988 - 1999
Skills
Meeting Management, Digital Marketing, Paint, Online Marketing, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Website Management, Social Media, Budgeting, Microsoft Office, E-commerce, Email Marketing, SEM, Customer Service, Mobile Marketing, SEO, Strategic Planning, Web Analytics, Research, Marketing Management, Cross-functional Team..., PPC, Budget Management, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Research, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Communications, B2B, Advertising, Marketing, Product Management, Project Management, Strategy, Budgets, CRM, Brand Management, Product Development, Interactive Marketing, Management, Leadership, Pricing
Education
University of San Francisco 2009 — 2010
Master Certificate, Internet Marketing
Northern Illinois University 1992 — 1998
MBA, Market Intelligence & Leadership
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Masterclassing
Masterclassing
United Rentals May 2015 - Present
United Rentals Inc. April 2014 - April 2015
United Rentals February 2013 - April 2014
Newell Rubbermaid March 2010 - February 2013
The Valspar Corporation July 2005 - October 2010
Ameritrade January 2005 - May 2005
The Great Escapes Vacation Club June 2004 - November 2004
The Champions Run March 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Sales Process, Sales Management, Sales Support, Direct Sales, Customer Relations, Employee Relations, Self Driven, Cold Calling, Lead Generation, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Vendor Management, Vendor, Fast Learner, Multi Tasking, Organized self-starter, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Pivot Tables, Outlook, Sales Operations, Self-driven, Sales, Key Account Management, Retail, Income Statement, Market Planning, Consumer Products, Product Development, Business Planning, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, sales op, sales man, Account Management, Key Account Development, Key Account..., Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, incom, Employee Training, Train New Employees, Pricing Strategy, Sales Effectiveness, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Arizona State University 1998 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Agribusiness
University of Nebraska at 2000 — 2001
General Studies
Minnesota Oncology February 2015 - Present
Allina Health December 2014 - January 2015
Hennepin County Medical Center July 2011 - April 2014
Fairview Clinics - Edina April 2013 - June 2013
Hennepin County Medical Center February 2011 - July 2011
Hennepin County Medical Center December 2010 - February 2011
The Valspar Corporation February 1995 - July 2000
Skills
Epic Systems, Cerner, EMR, Medical Records, Hospitals, Medical Transcription, Medical Terminology, Corporate Communications, Customer Service, Writers, Quality Patient Care, Microsoft Office
Education
Minneapolis Community and Technical College 2010 — 2010
Certificate, Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist, 4.0
San Diego State University-California State University 1984 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Journalism/Political Science
St. Catherine University
Associate of Science (A.S.), Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
The Valspar Corporation February 2012 - Present
DIC International USA & Sun Chemical 2010 - January 2012
Sun Chemical 2007 - 2010
DuPont 2000 - 2007
Ciba Specialty Chemicals (BASF) 1994 - 2000
Skills
Start-ups, P&L Management, Strategy, Market Development, Business Development, New Business Development, Polymers, Product Development, Coatings, Cross-functional Team..., R&D, Plastics, Chemistry, Management, International Business, Leadership, Six Sigma, International Sales, Packaging, Manufacturing, Sales, Adhesives, Technology Transfer, Commercialization, Key Account Management, Process Engineering, Additives, Chemical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Resin, Pricing, Polyurethane, Pigments, Process Optimization, Materials
Education
University of Bradford
Ph.D, Surface Chemistry
Heriot-Watt University
BSc.(Hons), Applied Chemistry
Tile By Design June 2015 - Present
Mid-States Distributing Company, Inc February 2015 - May 2015
Mid-States Distributing Company, Inc November 2012 - February 2015
Mid-States Distributing Company, Inc March 2010 - December 2012
The Valspar Corporation 1989 - 2009
Valspar 1979 - 1989
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Credit, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Forecasting, Accounting, Process Improvement, Cash Management, Invoicing, Financial Audits, Risk Management, Financial Statements, Internal Controls, Customer Service
Education
Concordia College 1993 — 1997
BA, Business Management and Communications
The Valspar Corporation March 2013 - Present
Synergy55 Inc./Composites One LLC. May 2011 - March 2013
Utilities, Inc. 2008 - 2011
Ready Set Service February 2007 - August 2008
Fisher and Shapiro, LLC May 2006 - February 2007
The Cheesecake Factory July 2004 - September 2006
Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Talent Management, HRIS, Personnel Management, Employee Engagement, Management, Leadership, Employee Benefits, Organizational..., Training, New Hire Orientations, Deferred Compensation, Payroll, Hiring, Temporary Placement, Employment Law, Job Descriptions, Onboarding, Compensation & Benefit, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Sourcing
Education
Purdue University 2000 — 2004
BA, Pre-Law, English, Political Science
Society for Human Resource Management 2014 — 2014
SHRM certificate, Strategic HR: Delivering Business Results
Society for Human Resource Management 2008 — 2008
SHRM certificate, HR Generalist
Society for Human Resource Management 2008 — 2008
SHRM certificate, Base Compensation
Clean Planet September 2015 - Present
Impreglon Surface Technology Inc June 2015 - September 2015
Boulder Imaging January 2014 - November 2014
Chemir - EAG April 2012 - April 2013
Consulting/Contracting February 2010 - April 2012
Eckart America February 2008 - January 2010
Akzo Nobel Non Stick Coatings 2006 - January 2008
Quaker Chemical Corporation August 2004 - 2005
PPG Industries Inc November 1996 - August 2004
The Valspar Corporation March 1990 - November 1996
Skills
Coatings, Chemicals, Manufacturing, New Business Development, Product Development, Sales Management, Budgeting, Negotiation, Customer Relations, Territory, Adhesives, Distributors, Strategic Planning, Profitability, Key Account Development, Automotive, Contract Negotiation, Food, Product Management, Paint, Marketing Strategy, B2C marketing, Resin, Key Account Management, Specialty Chemicals, Technical Service, Account Management, Additives, Polyurethane, Leadership, Polymer Chemistry, Pricing, Plastics, Value Selling, R&D, Sales Operations, Materials, Market Assessments, Pigments, Market Development, Business Development, Chemistry, Polymers, Commercialization, Customer Engagement, Chemical Engineering, Sales Process, Raw Materials, Customer Service
Education
Central Methodist College 1976 — 1977
Central Methodist College
KIK Custom Products January 2012 - Present
In Transition September 2011 - January 2012
Valspar May 2006 - September 2011
The Valspar Corporation May 2004 - May 2006
The Valspar Corporation June 2001 - May 2004
Eastman Chemical / McWhorter Technologies 1995 - 2001
McWhorter Technologies, Inc 1994 - 1995
The Valsapar Corporation 1991 - 1993
The Valspar Corporation 1988 - 1991
The Valspar Corporation 1986 - 1987
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain
Education
University of Baltimore 1989 — 1991
MBA, General Management
Northern Illinois University 1981 — 1985
BS in Business, General Management
Sears Holdings Corporation September 2015 - Present
Freelance June 2007 - Present
MDRT September 2014 - December 2014
MDRT April 2012 - September 2014
The Valspar Corporation December 2008 - March 2012
Officemax, Inc. August 2008 - October 2008
The Sun-Times Media Group 2007 - 2008
Bradley Scout 2006 - 2007
Skills
Proofreading, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Editing, AP Style, Social Media, Feature Articles, Creative Writing, WordPress, Media Relations, Writing, Microsoft Office, Chicago Manual, Technical Writing, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, CSS, SEO, Indexing, Windows, Magazine Management, Investigative Reporting, OS X, Editorial, HTML/XML, Feature Writing, Audio Transcription, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, FileMaker, Content Management, CMS, HTML5
Education
Bradley University
B.S., Communications – Journalism
Louis Dreyfus Commodities November 2014 - Present
Cargill 2012 - November 2014
Cargill 2009 - 2012
Cargill 2007 - 2009
Cargill 2006 - 2007
Cargill 2005 - 2006
Cargill 2004 - 2005
The Valspar Corporation 2003 - 2004
Skills
Authentic Communicator, Change Leadership, Identity Management, Infrastructure &..., IT Audit..., Procurement/Business..., Project Management, Security Monitoring &..., Talent Leadership &..., Governance, Leadership, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Information Technology, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Strategic Sourcing, CRM, Business Process..., Security, Business Analysis, Strategy, Business Process, Team Building
Education
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems, Summa Cum Laude
The Valspar Corporation November 2013 - Present
Axalta Coating Systems (previously DuPont Performance Coatings) February 2012 - September 2013
DuPont February 2012 - 2013
DuPont 2011 - May 2012
DuPont 2008 - 2011
DuPont 2004 - 2008
Arthur D. Little / Self employed 2002 - 2004
ChemRex Inc. / SKW Trostberg AG / Degussa AG 1998 - 2002
SKW BioSystems Inc. / SKW Trostberg AG 1997 - 1998
SKW Trostberg AG 1996 - 1998
Skills
Mergers, Strategic Planning, Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Development, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Six Sigma, Restructuring, Innovation Management, Pricing, Supply Chain, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Management Consulting, Business Process..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Market Research, Business Development, Cross-cultural Teams, International Sales, Change Management, International Business, Executive Management, P&L Management, Marketing, Forecasting, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Leadership
Education
Universität Passau 1984 — 1990
Dipl.-Kfm. (MBA equivalent)
Georgia State University 1986 — 1987
Liberty Diversified International September 2014 - Present
HB Fuller April 2013 - September 2014
The Valspar Corporation Ltda May 2011 - March 2013
The Valspar Corporation May 2008 - May 2011
The Valspar Corporation February 2004 - May 2008
ENSR International February 1995 - February 2004
Skills
Environmental Management, Process Safety, Sustainability, Environmental..., Air Permitting, Hazardous Waste..., Safety, Safety Management..., Process Safety..., Environmental Compliance, HSE Management Systems, Risk Management, Occupational Health, Environmental Awareness, ISO 14001, Environmental Auditing, EHS, Six Sigma, Risk Assessment, Industrial Safety, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Behavior Based Safety, Chemical Engineering, ISO, Industrial Hygiene, Manufacturing, PSM, Process Engineering, Coatings, Process Optimization, Polymers
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2006 — 2009
Master, MBA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1989 — 1994
BS, Chemical Engineering
PolyOne February 2015 - Present
Resco Products, Inc. August 2012 - October 2014
Ennis Traffic Safety Solutions June 2008 - July 2012
The Valspar Corporation November 2005 - June 2008
The Valspar Corporation January 2002 - October 2005
The Valspar Corporation January 1999 - December 2001
Georgia-Pacific Corporation 1993 - 1995
US Navy May 1987 - September 1993
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Management, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Forecasting, Product Development, Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Strategy, Supply Chain, Procurement, Budgets, Pricing, Business Strategy, Change Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Inventory Management, Business Process..., P&L Management, Acquisition Integration, Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Executive Management, International Business, Business Planning, Logistics, Program Management, Process Engineering, Project Planning, Sales Management, Analysis, Start-ups, Contract Management, Human Resources, New Business Development, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Outsourcing, Product Management, Management Consulting
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1997 — 1999
MBA, Business
United States Naval Academy 1983 — 1987
BS, Marine Engineering
Cargill May 2010 - Present
The Valspar Corporation February 2006 - May 2010
Xcel Energy April 1995 - February 2006
Skills
Records Management, Information Management, Business Analysis, Document Management, System Administration, Imaging, Enterprise Content..., Six Sigma, Project Management, Management, Program Management, Leadership, Software Documentation, Training, Digital Imaging, Security, Business Process..., Knowledge Management, Records, Governance
Education
The University of North Dakota 1990 — 1994
BBA, Information Management
The Valspar Corporation May 2005 - Present
Samuel Cabot Inc. November 2000 - June 2005
The Sherwin Williams Company August 1990 - August 2000
Education
Saint Bonaventure University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management
The Valspar Corporation April 2004 - Present
Mansfield, Tanick & Cohen September 1993 - March 2004
Kelly & Berens September 1992 - September 1993
Skills
Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Toxic Tort, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Courts, Mediation
Education
Minnesota Paralegal Institute 1992 — 1993
Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Studies
KROLL ONTRACK
E-Discovery Certification
North Dakota State University
BS, Business, and Merchandising and Retailing
The Valspar Corporation December 2012 - Present
The Valspar Corporation June 2001 - December 2012
Valspar 1994 - 2001
Valspar June 1991 - 1994
PPG Industries June 1985 - May 1991
Skills
ERP, Six Sigma, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, IT Management, Cross-functional Team..., Oracle Applications, Business Process..., IT Strategy, Project Management, Software Project..., SAP, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Analysis, Program Management, Supply Chain, Project Portfolio..., Oracle, Management, Oracle E-Business Suite, Product Development, PMO, Business Process, Process Engineering, Business Intelligence, Leadership, Vendor Management, SDLC, Visio, SharePoint, Software Documentation, Integration, Change Management, MS Project, PMP, CRM, Team Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1991 — 1995
MBA, Marketing
Michigan State University 1980 — 1985
B.A., French
Michigan State University 1980 — 1985
B.S., Chemistry
BASF May 2015 - Present
Volvo Trucks October 2012 - May 2015
James Hardie Building Products July 2009 - October 2012
Eaton Inoac January 2007 - January 2009
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International June 2004 - January 2007
The Valspar Corporation June 1999 - June 2004
PPG Industries June 1997 - June 1999
Skills
Quality Management, Iso 9000, TS16949, ISO 14001, Engineering Management, Change Management, Coatings, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Kaizen, SPC, Process Engineering, Automotive, Manufacturing..., Process Improvement, Quality System, Engineering, Plastics, Industrial Engineering, Operational Excellence, Toyota Production System, Materials, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, ISO, TPM, Manufacturing..., APQP, Factory, FMEA, Manufacturing Operations, JIT, PPAP, Kanban, Design of Experiments, Supplier Quality, Quality Control, Minitab, R&D, Injection Molding, Process Optimization, Product Development, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2001 — 2004
MBA
Grove City College 1993 — 1997
BS
The Valspar Corporation May 2013 - Present
Dorsey & Whitney LLP September 2006 - May 2013
Education
Hamline University School of Law 2003 — 2006
J.D., magna cum laude
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1998 — 2002
B.A., magna cum laude, Criminal Justice
INSOLZ 2010 - Present
RPM Inc 2002 - 2010
Randolph Products January 2002 - November 2002
Akzo Nobel 1997 - 2001
The Valspar Corporation 1981 - 1997
Skills
Strategy, Start-ups, Product Development, Purchasing, R&D, Coatings, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Leadership, Chemistry, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercialization, Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-functional Team..., Polymers, International Business, Process Engineering, Market Development, Plastics, Six Sigma, Executive Management, Key Account Management, Continuous Improvement, Quality System, Energy, Product Management, Materials, Process Optimization, P&L Management, International Sales, Chemical Engineering, Paint, Pricing, Formulation, Raw Materials, Organic Chemistry, ISO, Process Simulation, Competitive Analysis, Technology Transfer, Lean Manufacturing, Business Planning, Process Improvement, Design of Experiments, Product Launch, Product Innovation, Analytical Chemistry
Education
MIT Sloan 2009 — 2010
Exec Certificate, Strategy and Innovation
McMaster University
MSc, Ecology/Environmental Chemistry
Minnesota State University, Mankato
BS Hons Magna Cum Laude, Chemistry, Biology double major
University of Toronto
PhD (ABD), Ecology
Northland Securities 2009 - Present
Northland Securities 2004 - 2009
Craig-Hallum Capital Group 2002 - 2004
Piper Jaffray 1999 - 2002
The Pillsbury Company 1996 - 1999
The Valspar Corporation 1994 - 1996
Skills
Valuation, Equities, Equity Research, Investments, Financial Modeling, Hedge Funds, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Series 7, Securities
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1995 — 1999
MBA, Finance
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1988 — 1992
BSB, Finance
Ryan Companies US, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Target January 2014 - June 2015
Target January 2012 - January 2014
Target March 2011 - January 2012
MinuteClinic August 2008 - November 2010
The Valspar Corporation October 1997 - August 2008
Nu-Focus August 1995 - October 1997
Skills
Disaster Recovery, Process Improvement, Virtualization, Healthcare Information..., HIPAA, Business Analysis, Project Management, Software Documentation, IT Management, IT Strategy, Troubleshooting, SDLC, Requirements Analysis, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Data Center, Network Security, IT Operations, Information Security, Integration, Vendor Management, Program Management, SharePoint, Firewalls
Education
Case Western Reserve University 1991 — 1995
Datacard Group February 2013 - Present
The Valspar Corporation February 2010 - November 2012
Northwest Airlines October 2007 - February 2010
Northwest Airlines October 2005 - September 2007
Northern Tool + Equipment January 2003 - May 2005
Northern Tool + Equipment February 2002 - January 2003
Northwest Airlines July 1999 - October 2001
Northwest Airlines February 1999 - July 1999
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing, Supply Management, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, DMAIC, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Change Management, Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management
Education
Minnesota School of Business 1988 — 1990
Advanced Accounting Degree
North Hennepin Community College 1986 — 1987
General Course Work
Valspar January 2011 - Present
The Valspar Corporation January 2008 - December 2010
The Valspar Corporation 2005 - 2007
The Clorox Company 1999 - 2005
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, Leadership, Research and Development, LC-MS, Spectroscopy, Characterization, Rheology, Research, Mass Spectrometry, Surface Chemistry, Chemistry, FTIR, HPLC, Polymers, Chromatography, Polymer Characterization, Microscopy, Method Development, GLP, R&D, UV/Vis, Gas Chromatography
Education
University of Arizona 1995 — 1999
Ph. D., Analytical Chemistry
University of Wisconsin-Platteville 1991 — 1995
BS, Chemistry, Criminal Justice
Patterson Companies, Inc August 2013 - Present
The Valspar Corporation March 2012 - August 2013
ADC Telecommunications Inc now TE Connectivity September 2005 - September 2011
Cargill July 2004 - September 2005
Kelly Services November 2003 - July 2004
American Express October 1998 - October 2003
Skills
Tax, Transfer Pricing, Compliance, Accounts Payable, Teamwork
Education
College of St. Catherine
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
St. Cloud Tech
Boston Scientific August 2014 - Present
Valspar March 2012 - July 2014
Valspar September 2010 - March 2012
Valspar June 2008 - January 2011
The Valspar Corporation April 2002 - May 2008
Skills
Financial Reporting, Six Sigma, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Operations Management, Budgets, Internal Audit, Finance, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Manufacturing, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Auditing, General Ledger, US GAAP, Internal Controls, Managerial Finance, Essbase, Account Reconciliation
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1993 — 1998
Bachelor's, Accounting
The Valspar Corporation March 2011 - Present
General Mills August 1999 - April 2004
Education
Cleveland Heights High
University of San Francisco
BS, Information Systems
The University of Akron February 2015 - Present
The Valspar Corporation May 2013 - Present
The Lubrizol Corporation August 2012 - April 2013
The University of Akron June 2009 - April 2013
Stark State College 2006 - 2013
Foamex International, Inc. 2007 - 2009
The Chao Center for Industrial Pharmacy and Contract Manufacturing 2005 - 2006
Purdue University 2004 - 2005
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2002 - 2004
Skills
Mass Spectrometry, Liquid Chromatography, LC-MS, ESI-MS, MALDI-MS, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Polymer Characterization, Polymers, R&D, Characterization, Spectroscopy, Coatings, UV/Vis, NMR, Organic Chemistry, Science, Laboratory, GPC, MALDI-TOF, HPLC, FTIR, Chromatography, Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science
Education
The University of Akron 2009 — 2013
Ph.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2002 — 2003
M.S.
Penn State University 1998 — 2002
B.S.
The Valspar Corporation January 1979 - Present
Skills
Product Development
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 1974 — 1979
BS, Chemistry
The Mosaic Company November 2005 - Present
The Valspar Corporation April 2000 - November 2005
Skills
Document Management, Information Management, Records Management, EDRMS, SharePoint, Enterprise Content..., Taxonomy, Governance, Metadata, Archives, Records
Education
The University of North Dakota 1988 — 1995
BBA, Information Management
The Valspar Corporation 2006 - Present
The Valspar Corporation 2001 - 2006
The Valspar Corporation 1999 - 2001
Northwestern Foods, Inc. 1999 - 2000
Community Involvement Programs 1996 - 1999
Skills
Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Project Management, Business Analysis, Change Management, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Project Planning, Business Process, PMP, Problem Solving, Project Estimation, Scope Management, Resource Management, Building Relationships, Relationship Management, Outstanding..., Strategy, Organizational..., Analysis, Business Process..., Budgets, Training, Management, Manufacturing, Employee Training, Strategic Planning, Software Documentation, Project Portfolio..., IT Management, Leadership, Program Management
Education
St. Cloud State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Speech Communication
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Master of Education, Human Resource Development
Michael Huggins Appraisal, Inc. December 2010 - Present
The Valspar Corporation 2005 - December 2009
The Valspar Corporation 2002 - 2005
The Valspar Corporation 1999 - 2002
Skills
Computer Literate, Appraisals, Real Property, Industrial Safety, Process Safety, Leases, Contract Review, Manufacturing Management, Operations Management, Market Analysis, Geological Mapping, Microsoft Office, Report Writing, Data Analysis, Financial Feasibility..., Blueprint Reading, Team Building, Shipping/receiving, Inventory Management, Zoning, Lease Options, Supervisory Skills, Meeting Deadlines, Income Properties, Cost Analysis, Real Estate Transactions
Education
High Point University 1996 — 1999
BS in Biology, Biology and Chemisty
Concord University 1994 — 1996
Biology
The Valspar Corporation November 2013 - Present
The Valspar Corporation January 2011 - October 2013
Arkema, Inc. October 2010 - January 2011
Arkema, Inc. September 2008 - October 2010
Arkema, Inc. March 2005 - September 2008
Atofina September 2002 - February 2005
University of Minnesota September 1996 - August 2002
Skills
Polymers, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Coatings, R&D, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Polymer Characterization, Nanotechnology, Product Development, Commercialization, Design of Experiments, Catalysis, Rheology
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 2002
Ph.D.
Gustavus Adolphus College 1992 — 1996
B.A.
Axalta Coating Systems September 2014 - Present
Fortney & Weygandt, Inc. June 2009 - September 2014
BASF Corporation November 1999 - November 2008
The Valspar Corporation April 1997 - June 1999
PPG Industries January 1990 - June 1996
PPG Industries February 1983 - November 1990
Skills
New Business Development, Business Development, Sales, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Team Building, Marketing, Sales Growth, Market Penetration, Key Account Management, Market Development, Sealants, Coatings, Negotiation, Key Account Development, Adhesives, Account Management, Business Strategy, B2B, International Sales, Additives, Pricing, Industrial Construction, Commercial Construction, Residential Construction, Blueprint Reading, Competitive Intelligence, Proposal Development, Qualification Documents, CRM
Education
Baldwin Wallace University 1988 — 1990
MBA, Business Administration Generalist Approach
The University of Akron 1974 — 1983
B.S. Business Management/Construction Tech., Business
The Valspar Corporation August 2009 - February 2014
The Valspar Corporation December 2008 - August 2009
The Valspar Corporation January 2001 - December 2008
The Valspar Corporation August 1994 - January 2001
Honeywell Inc January 1984 - August 1994
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Working Capital..., Cash Flow Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Hyperion Enterprise, Finance, Treasury Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Variance Analysis, Credit, Financial Reporting, Managerial Finance, Six Sigma, Financial Forecasting
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business
MBA, Business
Bethel University
B.A., Accounting/Finance
The Valspar Corporation 2010 - Present
Ford & Harrison LLP 2005 - 2010
Strathman & Sosna, P.C. 2003 - 2005
Littler Mendelson 1998 - 2003
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey 1997 - 1998
Skills
Employment Law, Traditional Labor Law, Litigation Management, Legal Advice, Business Ethics, Civil Litigation, International Law, Employee Training, FCPA, Appeals, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Courts, Labor Relations, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Mediation, Trade Secrets
Education
University of Iowa College of Law 1995 — 1997
J.D., with High Distinction
University of Iowa
B.A., Political Science
Synergy Health June 2014 - Present
Zoll Medical ( Aerotek Staffing) August 2013 - March 2014
Ibis Tek November 2009 - August 2013
THE VALSPAR CORPORATION March 1992 - November 2008
Hills Department Stores January 1988 - July 1991
Education
System One Technical Training Center 2009 — 2009
Diploma, Nondestructive Testing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1982 — 1987
bachelor of science, marketing
North Hills High School 1978 — 1982
Valspar May 2003 - Present
The Valspar Corporation February 2000 - May 2003
Education
University of Regensburg
BS, International Business
The Valspar Corporation August 2004 - Present
Skills
Sales Management, Forecasting, Training, Business Analytics, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Account Management, New Business Development, Sales, Retail, Cold Calling, Merchandising, Sales Process, Visual Merchandising, Pricing, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Sales Presentations, Market Development
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
BS, Psychology
The Federal Savings Bank February 2015 - Present
The Valspar Corporation February 2014 - November 2014
The Dealmakers Magazine May 2012 - April 2014
The Walt Disney Company August 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Photography, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Copywriting, Blogging, Social Networking, Customer Service, Interviews, Organizational..., Strategic Planning
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2008 — 2012
Bachelors in Criminology, Minor in Communications/Media
Goodpack USA December 2004 - Present
The Lubrizol Corporation January 2002 - July 2004
Ariba-FreeMarkets January 1998 - December 2001
The Valspar Corporation July 1987 - December 1997
Glidden C&R / ICI Paints April 1980 - June 1987
Skills
Key Account Management, Sales Management, New Business Development, Market Development, B2B, Sales, Account Management, Supply Chain, International Sales, Forecasting, Negotiation, Product Development
Education
Auburn University
PhD Organic Chemistry
Washington University in St. Louis
MD/PhD Program
Auburn University
BS ChE
Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church December 2005 - Present
Room & Board August 2003 - December 2005
The Valspar Corporation May 1993 - June 2000
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
College of Liberal Arts, Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings March 2012 - Present
Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc February 2009 - March 2012
Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc February 2006 - January 2009
The Valspar Corporation April 2000 - February 2006
The Sherwin-Williams Company October 1996 - April 2000
Education
Lake Forest College
B.A; coursework, Political Science; Environmental Studies; English, Psychology, Business, and Computer Science
College of DuPage
Liberal Arts major
Sleepy's January 2013 - Present
The Valspar Corporation November 2007 - November 2011
Education
Salisbury State University 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Anne Arundel Community College 1991 — 1993
Associate of Arts (AA)
Valspar July 2006 - Present
The Valspar Corporation March 2003 - July 2006
The Valspar Corporation July 2002 - March 2003
Skills
Coatings, Technical Support, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Troubleshooting, Paint, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Pricing, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Invoicing, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, ISO
Education
Governors State University 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Interdisciplinary Studies