Tropicana Products, Inc
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DescriptionTropicana Products, Inc. is an American multinational company which primarily makes fruit-based beverages. It was founded in 1947 by Anthony T. Rossi in Bradenton, Florida. Since 1998, it has been owned by PepsiCo. Tropicana's headquarters are in Chicago. The company specializes in the production of orange juice. Parent organization: PepsiCo Headquarters: Bradenton, FL Founder: Anthony T. Rossi Founded: 1947, Palmetto, FL
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Tropicana Products, Inc Employees
GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group) November 2014 - Present
Chef's Requested Foods July 2014 - November 2014
Black Forest Motorsport July 2013 - June 2014
Energizer Personal Care April 2009 - May 2013
Energizer Personal Care July 2008 - April 2009
Energizer Personal Care November 2007 - August 2008
Schick Wilkinson Sword March 2006 - November 2007
Schick Wilkinsin Sword March 2004 - March 2006
Orange Glo International August 2003 - March 2004
Tropicana Products, Inc. May 1998 - August 2003
Skills
Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Grocery, Customer Insight, AC Nielsen, Trade Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Development, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Pricing, Categorization, Mexican Food, Customer Marketing, National Accounts, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Business Development, Pricing Strategy, Segmentation, Positioning, New Business Development, Integrated Marketing, Retail, Direct Store Delivery, Sales Plan, Demand Planning, Strategic Thinking, Product Development, Product Innovation, Sales Presentations, Brand Architecture, Marketing Communications, Market Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Product Launch, Business Planning, P&L Management, Brand Management, P&L, Sales, Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Merchandising
Education
University of Oregon 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
Lakeridge High School
Tropicana Products Inc. September 2006 - Present
Tropicana September 1977 - October 1995
Skills
MRP, SAP, Demand Planning, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Retail, Inventory Control, Continuous Improvement, Change Management, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Materials Management, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain..., Six Sigma, Kaizen, Strategic Sourcing, Operations Management, Food Safety, Logistics, Forecasting
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2009
BSBM, Business Management
Nova Southeastern University 1994 — 1995
Business
Florida State University 1974 — 1975
Psycology
Outa Ma Head Productions January 1998 - Present
Duette Fire and Rescue District November 2006 - October 2012
Tropicana (Kelly Services August 2008 - June 2009
Various Real Estate Companies September 2004 - August 2008
Tropicana Products Inc March 2001 - January 2003
CompuCom January 1998 - January 2000
Verizon 1999 - 2000
Skills
HTML + CSS, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Illustrator, Access, CSS, FrontPage, Dreamweaver, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Flash, Social Media Marketing, Web Design, Social Media, Graphic Design, Web Development, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML
Education
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh-Online Division
Graphic Design, Graphic Design
State College of Florida 2008 — 2010
Art
Charles Page
Commercial and Advertising Art
ConAgra Foods April 2015 - Present
PepsiCo Warehouse Sales 2002 - 2014
Tropicana Products, Inc 1991 - 2001
The Quaker Oats Company 1988 - 1990
Skills
CPG Industry, Key Account Management, Sales Planning, P&L Management, Joint Business Planning, Merchandising, Sales and Marketing..., Trade Promotion..., Retail Store Execution, New Product Roll Out, Broker Sales Management, Business Plan..., Strategic Thinker, Syndicated Data..., Assessing Performance, Sales Presentations, Customer Development, Sales Management, Exceed Sales Goals, Tactical Execution, Collaboration, Consultative Selling, Problem Solving, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Agent Training, Conflict Resolution, Beverage Industry, Sales Operations, Trade Budget Management, Team Leadership, Intuitiveness, Market Analysis, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Market Research, Communication, Adaptability, Negotiation, Category Management &..., Incremental..., Supply Chain Operations, Shopper Marketing, Portfolio Management, Forecasting, Entrepreneurial, Microsoft Office, Competitive Analysis, Retail Operations, Pricing Strategy, IRI
Education
St. Joseph's University
Master's degree, Food Marketing
St. Joseph's University
Bachelor's degree, Food Marketing
Jackson Hewitt July 2011 - Present
TriNet July 2009 - January 2010
Gevity February 2007 - June 2009
Airline Reporting Corporation September 2005 - January 2007
Pepsico July 2004 - December 2005
PepsiCo July 2003 - July 2004
PepsiCo January 2000 - June 2003
Tropicana Products, Inc. May 1995 - December 1999
Skills
Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Team Building, Quality Assurance, Security, SDLC, Business Intelligence, Project Management, IT Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Business Analysis, Integration, Program Management, Change Management, Leadership, Mergers, Testing, Management, Strategic Planning, Business Process..., Strategy, Agile Methodologies, IT Management, Sourcing, Human Resources, Outsourcing, Visio, Business Process, Enterprise Software, Project Portfolio..., PMO, Team Leadership, Product Management, SharePoint, Risk Management, ERP, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
University of South Florida 1997 — 1999
MBA, Management
World University 1975 — 1979
BAS, Computer Science
GROUPM BUSINESS SCIENCE 2007 - Present
PIIKU October 2012 - Present
MINDSHARE / A GROUPM AGENCY 2008 - 2009
PepsiCo January 1998 - March 2007
Pepsi Cola North America 1996 - 2007
Tropicana 1996 - 2004
Tropicana Products Inc. 1996 - 1997
Dr Pepper / 7UP November 1995 - November 1996
Kraft General Foods January 1991 - November 1995
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Strategy, FMCG, Segmentation, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Mix, Primary Research, Analytics, Business Planning, Financial Modeling, ROMI, Analysis, Brand Management, Big Data, Market Research, Marketing Research, Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Start-ups, Integrated Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Market Analysis, Advertising Research, Pricing Strategy, Media Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Architecture, Digital Strategy, Market Planning, Marketing Management, Competitive Intelligence, Marketing, SEM, Business Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Web Analytics, Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Media Buying, Media Strategy, Digital Media, Multi-channel Marketing, Direct Marketing, Brand Development, Online Advertising, Management, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Connecticut 1987 — 1992
FES International, Inc July 2013 - Present
PSO Global August 2012 - July 2013
Tropicana Products Inc. November 1995 - February 2012
Lykes Pasco Inc September 1989 - November 1995
GAF Materials Corporation 1984 - 1989
ABEX Corporation 1981 - 1984
Skills
Predictive Maintenace..., Programmable Logic..., NFPA 70, 70E and 269..., Energy Management &..., Level 1 Thermography..., Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, Instrumentation, Electricians, Preventive Maintenance, SAP, Factory, Power Distribution, Energy, Maintenance & Repair, Supply Chain Management, Project Engineering, Kaizen, Project Management, Control Systems Design
Education
University of Delaware
BS Electrical Engineering, Solid State Materials & Controls
Tate Publishing Co. January 2009 - Present
M.B. Peace Enterprises, Inc. 1983 - 2010
New Life Church January 1996 - December 2009
Tropicana Products, Inc. January 1972 - May 1975
The Bradenton Herald January 1971 - December 1972
Skills
Photoshop, Psychotherapy, Strategic Planning, Youth Ministry, Social Media, Facebook, Marketing Strategy, Publishing, InDesign, Copywriting, Community Outreach, Marketing, Journalism, Leadership, Event Planning, Creative Writing, Advertising, Microsoft Word, Press Releases, Photography, Social Networking, Blogging, Teaching, Online Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Leadership Development, Curriculum Design, Books, Curriculum Development, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Management, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Editorial, Online Advertising, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Creative Direction, Feature Articles, Coaching, Content Development, Graphic Design, Public Relations, Event Management, Video Production, Illustrator, Marketing Communications, Published Author
Education
Furman University 1959 — 1963
Enabling Creative Solutions, LLC -Owner April 2012 - Present
PepsiCo April 1973 - April 2012
PepsiCo International - China Beverages and Snacks November 2005 - August 2006
PepsiCo International - Tropicana Europe & UK June 2000 - July 2004
Tropicana Products, Inc April 1973 - June 2000
Seagram August 1988 - August 1998
Skills
SAP Business One for..., SAP Global..., SAP Program Management, SAP FICO International..., SAP Business Process..., Finance, Operations and..., US/International GAAP..., Organizational Design, SOX and Controls..., SAP Template..., Change Management, BPC functional..., Global Chart of..., Parallel Accounting in..., Food & Beverage, SAP HCM Template design, Governance processes., Project Management, Integration, Programme Governance, SAP, International, Management, Program Management, ERP, SAP R/3, Business Transformation, Business Process..., IT Management, Governance, SAP ERP, Leadership, SAP Implementation, SAP BW, Project Planning, Shared Services, CRM, Strategy, Project Portfolio..., PMO, IT Strategy, Outsourcing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-functional Team..., Vendor Management, Finance, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Consolidation
Education
University of South Florida
BA, Business Administration
Manatee High School
Publicis Touchpoint Solutions for AstraZeneca September 2015 - Present
Publicis Touchpoint Solutions October 2010 - June 2015
Arbor Pharmaceuticals December 2008 - June 2010
Accentia Biopharmaceuticals August 2003 - November 2008
Cell Pathways Inc. June 2001 - November 2002
Innovex Inc September 1999 - May 2001
MetLife July 1998 - September 1999
Tropicana Products Inc September 1990 - July 1998
Queesenbury & Catlin Food Brokerage February 1990 - September 1990
Integrated Resources Equity Corp March 1988 - November 1989
Skills
Account Management, Allergy, Capital Equipment, Cold Calling, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Hospital Sales, Marketing, Oncology, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales, Psychiatry, Pulmonology, Sales, Sales Force Development, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Selling, Surgeons, Urology, Neurology
Education
State University of New York College at Oneonta 1983 — 1987
Bach. of Science, Business Economics
Palm Beach State College September 2006 - Present
CBS Corporation (UPN & WB) June 2003 - September 2006
Univision Television Network (WVEA) October 2002 - September 2003
Home Shopping Network (HSN) June 2000 - October 2002
Hydron Technologies Inc. June 1998 - June 2000
Tropicana Products Inc. May 1995 - May 1997
Skills
Media Development, Marketing, Fundraising, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Staff Development, Editing, Higher Education, Newsletters, Program Management, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Leadership Development, Social Networking, Event Management, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Press Releases, Research, Blogging
Education
University of South Florida 1993 — 1995
B.A., Broadcasting Communications
Palm Beach Community College 1991 — 1993
A.A., Communications
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System 2007 - 2015
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System 2002 - 2007
UNI/CARE Systems, Inc. 2000 - 2002
Tropicana Products, Inc. 1994 - 2000
FCCI 1991 - 1994
ComputerLand of Winchester 1989 - 1990
Computer Management and Development Services 1988 - 1989
Skills
Healthcare Information..., HIPAA, Disaster Recovery, Servers, System Administration, EHR, Networking, Process Improvement, EMR, Security, Troubleshooting, Training, Integration, Software Documentation, Virtualization, HL7, Health Information..., Technical Support, Active Directory, Citrix, CPOE, Revenue Cycle, Mentoring, Information Technology, Decision Making
Education
Columbia Southern University 2006 — 2009
MBA
Eastern Mennonite University 1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Information Systems
Uline November 2014 - Present
EMC January 2014 - November 2014
EMC July 2010 - January 2014
SunGard Availability Services August 2006 - December 2009
Tribridge May 2003 - March 2004
Tropicana Products, Inc. January 1999 - January 2003
Tropicana June 1995 - January 1999
Keebler Company October 1980 - June 1995
Burroughs Corporation June 1978 - October 1980
Skills
Data Center, Leadership, Disaster Recovery, Project Management, Security, Infrastructure, Process Improvement, SDLC, Managed Services, Enterprise Software, PMO, Business Process, Unix, Budgets, Business Continuity, Professional Services, IT Management, Virtualization, IT Strategy, Cloud Computing, Manufacturing, Management, Program Management, Management Consulting, Strategy, Storage, Information Technology, Consulting, Networking, Enterprise Architecture, SaaS, Information Security, CRM
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1981 — 1985
MBA
University of Notre Dame 1974 — 1978
BS
St Pius X High School 1970 — 1974
Freelance Commercial Writer August 2015 - Present
Heart of One Creations June 2012 - Present
The Nielsen Company November 2010 - March 2011
Nielsen Media Research July 1992 - November 2010
Tropicana Products, Inc. December 1990 - April 1992
Computervision 1988 - 1990
TRW 1986 - 1988
Racal-Redac November 1982 - October 1985
Skills
Presentation Development, Content Creation, PowerPoint, Graphic Design, Training & Development, Technical Writing, Blogging, Creative Writing, Writing, Editing, Information Design, Information Architecture, Usability, Coaching, Spiritual Counseling, Tarot, Personal Development, Organizing, Retreat Facilitation, Event Planning, Newsletters, Internal Communications, Web Design, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Public Speaking, Corporate Communications, Proofreading, Wordpress, Event Management, Mentoring, Teaching, Creative Problem Solving, Word, Team Building, Microsoft Word, Training, Leadership, Employee Training, Content Strategy, Content Management, Content Development, Facebook, User Experience, Web Content Management, Social Networking, Social Media, Strategy, Management, Communications Planning
Education
Coach Training Alliance 2004 — 2004
Life Coach
St. Petersburg College 2000 — 2001
Certificate, CIW Professional Web Designer
Central New England College 1981 — 1982
Certificate, Computer Science & Programming
Blue Lake Citrus Products, LLC April 2012 - Present
University of Florida November 2007 - April 2012
Prudential Agricultural Investments 2000 - 2007
Cutrale Citrus Juices USA Inc. 1996 - 1999
Morris Agribusiness Consulting, Inc. 1994 - 1996
Tropicana Products, Inc. 1984 - 1994
The Coca-Cola Company 1982 - 1984
A. Duda and Sons, Inc. 1978 - 1982
Skills
Strategic Planning, Statistics, Marketing, Food, Management, Farms, GAMS, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Public Speaking, International Trade, Procurement, Pricing, Horticulture, Negotiation, Business Development, Business Strategy, Sales, Project Planning, New Business Development
Education
University of Florida 1975 — 1977
Master of Science (M.S.), Food and Resource Economics
University of Florida 1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food and Resource Economics
Harvard Business School
Executive Education Program, Agribusiness
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management
Executive Education Program, Finance
Givaudan Flavors 2006 - Present
Tropicana 2000 - 2005
Tropicana Products, Inc. 2000 - 2005
Golden Gem Growers 1995 - 1998
Skills
Ingredients, Citrus By-Products,..., Citrus, Food Processing, Sensory Evaluation, Food Science, Food Industry, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Food, HACCP, Fragrance, Flavors, Supply Chain Management, Dairy, Food Technology, Consumer Products, Product Development, Raw Materials, Food Safety
Education
University of Florida 1982 — 1986
Food and Resource Economics
T. Wynne Art & Design, Inc. June 2004 - Present
Tropicana Products, Inc. April 1983 - February 2004
Skills
FMCG, Consumer Products, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, Product Marketing, Budgets, Leadership, Materials Management, Packaging, Graphic Design, RFP, Relationship Marketing, Management, Inventory Management, Strategy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Product Development, Marketing Management, Training, Project Planning, Marketing, Continuous Improvement
Education
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
Business Administration studies
R2 Food Advisors LLC October 2012 - Present
Dickinson Frozen Foods 2010 - 2011
Great Lakes Packaging dba Family Time Snacks August 2009 - January 2010
American Capital, Ltd. 2007 - 2009
McCain Foods Ltd. July 2006 - July 2007
McCain Foods USA, Inc. April 2005 - July 2006
McCain Snack Foods 2002 - 2005
McCain Citrus, Inc. 1994 - 2000
Alberto Culver 1991 - 1994
Tropicana Products, Inc 1986 - 1991
Skills
Strategic Planning, New Product Development, Staff Mentoring and..., Mergers and Acquisitions, Profit Improvement, Retail and Foodservice..., Branded and Private..., Frozen and..., Food Service, Frozen Food, Mergers, Sales Growth, Business Leadership, Board Governance, Due Diligence, Private Label, Product Development, Food, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Development, P&L Management, Consumer Products, Retail, Marketing, FMCG, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Strategy, Manufacturing, Management, Business Planning, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, Start-ups, Executive Management, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Private Equity, Product Innovation, Divestitures, Acquisition Integration, Turn Around Management, International Business, Strategic Partnerships, Restructuring, P&L, Supply Chain
Education
Michigan State University 1976 — 1978
MBA, Marketing
Northern Michigan University 1972 — 1976
BS, Business
The CRUCIBLE Associates LLC April 2008 - Present
New Gate Field School Montessori Foundation Lab School January 1999 - Present
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. February 2003 - April 2008
CROSSMARK Global Inc. January 2001 - February 2003
PEPSICO January 1993 - December 2000
Tropicana Products, Inc. 1993 - 2000
Seagram 1996 - 1997
CONAGRA August 1990 - January 1993
H.P. Hood February 1981 - September 1990
ESMARK / SWIFT & CO January 1976 - February 1981
Education
University of Virginia Darden School of Business 2003 — 2004
Certificate
INSEAD 1994 — 1995
Global Financial / Marketing Management
Cornell University - Johnson Graduate School of Management 1987 — 1988
Finance
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 1977 — 1980
Marquette University 1968 — 1972
BS, Marketing, Industrial Psychology
Tropicana Products, Inc. October 2008 - Present
PepsiCo - Pepsi Beverages Company 2011 - 2013
Tropicana Products, Inc. 2009 - 2009
Tropicana Products, Inc. March 2007 - October 2008
Tropicana Products, Inc. January 2005 - February 2007
Tropicana Products, Inc. 1995 - 2004
Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Co. 1990 - June 1994
Procter & Gamble Company 1972 - 1994
Skills
Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, SAP, HACCP, Visio, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Leadership, Training, Food Safety, Cross-functional Team..., Coaching, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing
Education
University of Cincinnati 1976 — 1979
BS
University of Cincinnati 1970 — 1972
Admin Management
Aetna October 2012 - Present
SSC Incorporated June 2010 - June 2011
Centers for Disease Control July 2007 - June 2010
Kos Pharmaceuticals 2007 - 2007
Ivax Pharmaceuticals November 2004 - November 2005
Verizon 2003 - 2004
Tropicana Products Inc. April 1999 - August 1999
Skills
SAS, SAS Programming, SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Integration, HTML, JavaScript, Data Mining, ETL, Databases, Oracle, Netezza, Unix
Education
DePaul University 1982 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science, 3.0
Salt & Co. February 2015 - Present
Meghan Flynn PR September 2013 - Present
FoodMinds, LLC September 2013 - May 2014
FoodMinds, LLC November 2012 - August 2013
Coyne Public Relations April 2009 - November 2012
Coyne PR 2009 - November 2012
Stew Leonard's February 2002 - March 2009
Kellogg Company 1999 - 2001
Tropicana Products, Inc. 1995 - 1999
Burson-Marsteller 1990 - 1995
Skills
Marketing Communications, Event Management, Product Development, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, Nutrition, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Marketing, Press Releases, Media Relations, Wellness, Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Integrated Marketing, Research, Editing, Public Speaking, Copywriting, Internal Communications, Publicity, Newsletters, Blogging, Message Development, Reputation Management, Facebook, Speech Writing, Spokesperson, Public Affairs, Brand Awareness, Cision, Social Networking, Communication Training, Communications Planning, Brand Development, Crisis Management
Education
Boston University 1989 — 1990
Masters of Science, Food and Nutrition Communications
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Human Nutrition and Foods
James Caldwell HS
Media Bistro Food Writing Boot Camp
Alpha Business Solutions, LLC June 2005 - Present
Tropicana Products Inc July 1984 - July 2004
Skills
Account Management, Employee Benefits, Insurance, New Business Development, Health Insurance, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Workers Compensation, Customer Service, Team Building, Payroll, Benefits Administration, 401k, Sales, Property & Casualty..., Human Resources, Small Business
Education
Anderson University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting and Computer Science
Pepsico Chilled DSD December 2002 - Present
Tropicana Products Inc 2002 - Present
Kraft Foods 1998 - 2002
Skills
DSD, Key Account Management, Selling, Forecasting, Direct Store Delivery, Key Account Development, Grocery, National Accounts, Shopper Marketing, Consumer Products, Nielsen, AC Nielsen, IRI
Education
Towson University 1994 — 1997
BS, Mass Communications
Comsewogue
Peek Traffic Corporation November 2014 - Present
Peek Traffic Corporation September 2013 - November 2014
Peek Traffic Corporation February 2011 - September 2013
Ameri-Life Marketing Group June 2005 - February 2011
Kustom Int September 2003 - May 2005
Tropicana Products Inc. May 1987 - July 2003
Skills
Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Sales, Account Management, Integration, Operations Management, Product Management, Sales Management, Project Planning, Team Building, Transportation, Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Process Improvement, Budgets, Purchasing, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, New Business Development, Program Management, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Management
Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College 1983 — 1984
Certification, General Automotive
Milwaukee Area Technical College 1982 — 1983
Certification, Welding
Juneau High School 1976 — 1981
7 through 12
Everglades University 2014 - Present
Healthy Science Communications 2005 - Present
Tropicana Products Inc. 1998 - 2004
Medical College of Wisconsin January 1997 - June 1998
Florida State University 1991 - 1992
Skills
Food, Health, Nutrition, Research, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Product Development, Marketing Research, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Food Safety, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Brand Equity, Data Analysis, Market Research, Leadership, Management, Food Science, Product Innovation, Packaging, Brand Management, FMCG, Commercialization, R&D, Ingredients, Segmentation
Education
Auburn University
PhD, Nutrition & Food Science
Florida State University
MS, Nutrition & Food Science
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
BS, Medical Technology & Biology
Retired! June 2013 - Present
School District of Manatee County July 2004 - June 2013
Able Art LLC February 2005 - 2012
PepsiCo - Tropicana 2000 - 2004
PepsiCo - Tropicana August 1995 - January 2000
Tropicana Products, Inc. 1976 - 1995
Skills
Negotiation, Watercolor Artist, Photography, Guitarist, Author, Purchasing, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Training, Project Management, Food, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Management, Project Planning, Packaging, Customer Service, Team Building, Budgets, Program Management, Plastics, Public Speaking, Procurement, Coaching, Product Development, Leadership
Education
Florida Atlantic University 1971 — 1973
BA, Political Science
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota 1969 — 1971
AA, Social Science
MTS Office Machines July 2015 - Present
Lifeline Community Church January 2008 - Present
Bryant Pharmacy & Supply March 2015 - June 2015
Nutra Manufacturing Inc August 2013 - March 2015
Schneider Electric Industrial Services September 2007 - March 2010
Tropicana Products Inc. May 1987 - April 2007
Skills
Organizational Behavior, Analytic Thinking, Industrial Safety, Dedicated Professional, Manufacturing, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Goal Oriented, Team-oriented, Collaborative Problem..., Self-driven, Organization &..., Critical Thinking, Adaptation, Creative Problem Solving, Social Skills, Quality System, Quality Auditing, Quality Control, Preventive Maintenance, Technical Support, Teamwork, Computer Hardware, Troubleshooting, Leadership, Databases, Networking, Operating Systems, Training, Customer Service, Microsoft Office
Education
Tri-County Technical College 2010 — 2012
Associate's degree, Computer Technology/ Information Technology, 3.41
Manatee Technical Institute 2001 — 2001
Certificate of Completion, Transportation Refrigeration, 4.0
Manatee Technical Institute 1987 — 1988
Certificate of Completion, HVAC/ Refrigeration, 3.0
PepsiCo June 2012 - Present
PepsiCo July 2012 - 2012
Pepsi MidAmerica January 2008 - 2012
Tropicana Products Inc September 1996 - June 1999
Tropicana Products Inc August 1993 - September 1996
Tropicana Products Inc July 1991 - August 1993
Skills
Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, SAP, MRP, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Production Planning, FMCG, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Logistics, Materials Management, Consumer Products, Direct Store Delivery, Manufacturing, Inventory Control, SAP R/3, Warehousing, Leadership, Supply Chain..., Business Process, Supply Management, Management
Education
Nova Southeastern University 2000 — 2000
Bachelor, Bachelor of Science
Manatee Community College 1979 — 1980
AA, Business Administration
PepsiCo April 2012 - Present
PepsiCo November 2003 - April 2012
PepsiCo - Tropicana January 2001 - November 2003
PepsiCo - Tropicana January 2000 - January 2001
PepsiCo - Tropicana January 1998 - January 2000
Tropicana Products, Inc. January 1992 - January 1998
Tropicana Products, Inc. January 1990 - January 1992
Tropicana Products, Inc. August 1989 - January 1990
United States Department of Defense 1984 - 1989
Phillip R Jones & Associates 1983 - 1984
Skills
Computer Proficiency, MS Project, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, AutoCAD, Email, ProjectWise, Oracle Enterprise..., PowerPoint, Project Planning, Project Management, Communication Skills, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Capital Projects, Management, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Engineering, Budgets, Operations Management
Education
Eckerd College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Managment
Manatee Community College
AA, Accounting and Business/Management
Pensacola Junior College
Associate of Science (A.S.), CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Pensacola Naval Aviation Depot
Certificate, Industrial Engineering
Syngenta January 2015 - Present
Syngenta March 2013 - Present
Syngenta Crop Protection January 2011 - March 2013
VF Corp August 2008 - September 2010
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co February 2006 - August 2008
Goodyear June 2004 - February 2006
Thinking Pictures May 2003 - August 2003
Tropicana Products, Inc February 2001 - September 2002
Johnson & Johnson May 1998 - February 2001
Ford Motor Company March 1995 - February 1998
Skills
Pricing, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Management, Income Statement, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Operational Excellence, Business Planning, Supply Chain, Business Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, SAP, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain Management, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Pricing Strategy, Market Analysis, P&L Management, Leadership, Change Management, Logistics, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Team Leadership, Strategy, Budgets, Start-ups, International Business, Product Development, Strategic Financial..., Manufacturing, Executive Management, Accounting, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Internal Controls, Business Process..., Marketing, Managerial Finance, Auditing, Restructuring
Education
Columbia Business School 2002 — 2004
MBA
Universidade de São Paulo 1990 — 1994
BS
National Institute of Statistical Sciences July 2008 - Present
Wilder Ridge Communications January 2007 - July 2008
The Park Guide September 2005 - October 2006
Research Triangle Foundation of NC November 1996 - August 2005
Research Triangle Regional Partnership 1995 - 1996
Tropicana Products, Inc. 1986 - 1991
General Motors 1985 - 1986
Skills
Community Relations, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Event Planning, Corporate Communications, Video Production, Press Releases, Community Development, Communications Planning, Integrated Marketing, Newsletters, Blogging, Crisis Communications, Social Media, Copywriting, Public Affairs, Strategy, Internal Communications, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Speech Writing, Editing, Event Management, Feature Articles, Journalism, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Publications, AP Style, Relationship Management, Copy Editing, International Relations, Consensus Building, Stakeholder Workshops, Stakeholder Engagement, Building Relationships, Senior Stakeholder..., Economic Development, Content Development, Web Content, Message Development, Publicity, Communication Training, Video, Entrepreneurship, Content Strategy, Web Content Management, Content Management
Education
University of South Florida 1988 — 1994
masters
Bowling Green State University 1981 — 1985
bachelor
Solon High School 1979 — 1981
Leadership Triangle
Tropicana January 2012 - Present
Tropicana Products, Inc. 2009 - December 2011
Tropicana August 2005 - December 2011
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, TPM, Leadership, Safety Management..., Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, 5S, Quality System, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Mercer University 1999 — 2002
MS ME, Mechanical Engineering w/Engineering Mgmt
Florida Institute of Technology 1980 — 1985
BS ChE, Chemical Engineering
MIC Food September 2012 - Present
Sodexo November 2009 - October 2012
Dunkin Brands January 2008 - December 2009
Burger King Corporation April 2000 - January 2008
Tropicana Products, Inc. 1996 - 2000
McKinsey & Company June 1992 - May 1994
Skills
Strategic Planning, Corporate Social..., Food, Franchising, Income Statement, Restaurants, Strategy, Management, Food Service, Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1990 — 1992
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Nestle USA January 2000 - Present
Veryfine Products, Inc 1997 - 2000
Sara Lee Bakery 1993 - 1997
Tropicana Products, Inc 1989 - 1993
Nabisco Brands, Inc 1981 - 1989
Skills
Customer Insight, Trade Marketing, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Convenience, Management, Convenience Stores, Key Account Development, Grocery, Food Service, Supply Chain, Direct Store Delivery
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1976 — 1980
BS, Business
Tropicana Products Inc. Plant Engineering ManagerTopicana1993 - Present
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1974 — 1978
Heineken USA December 2009 - Present
Heineken USA June 2004 - November 2009
PepsiCo 2001 - 2003
Tropicana Products, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Seagram Beverage Company January 1988 - June 1998
Hillestad International 1985 - 1988
Anheuser-Busch January 1983 - April 1985
Skills
Trade Marketing, Key Account Development, P&L Management, P&L, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Sales Management, Grocery, National Accounts, Club Channel Business..., Convenience Channel..., Shopper Marketing, Direct Sales, Sales, IRI, Beverage Industry, Direct Store Delivery, AC Nielsen, Nielsen, Beer, Customer Insight, Market Planning, Categorization, Alcoholic Beverages, Distributors
Education
San Diego State University-California State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism - Public Relations
Hanover College September 2007 - Present
Treatt 2005 - 2007
Tropicana Products Inc. 1998 - 2004
Brown and Willamson 1992 - 1998
Skills
Research, Teaching, Data Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Statistics, Leadership
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Conversant, Inc. August 2015 - Present
comScore, Inc. February 2004 - August 2015
Information Resources, Inc. 2001 - 2003
Information Resources, Inc. 1999 - 2001
Information Resources, Inc. 1997 - 1999
Information Resources, Inc. 1994 - 1997
Information Resources, Inc. 1990 - 1994
Tropicana Products, Inc. 1988 - 1990
Information Resources, Inc. 1986 - 1988
Skills
Analytics, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Strategy, Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Management, Market Research, Segmentation, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Competitive Intelligence, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis
Education
Drake University
B.F.A., Communications
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago
MBA, Emphasis: Marketing
PepsiCo February 2015 - Present
PepsiCo June 2014 - February 2015
PepsiCo 2011 - June 2014
Tropicana Products, Inc. 2008 - 2011
PepsiCo 2005 - 2008
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Operations Management, Process Engineering, Leadership, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, SAP, Packaging
Education
Tulane University 1992 — 1996
Boulder Brands, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Smart Balance, Inc April 2008 - Present
Energizer Inc. April 2006 - April 2008
PepsiCo January 2004 - March 2006
PepsiCo 2001 - 2004
PepsiCo 1999 - 2001
Tropicana Products, Inc. 1997 - 1999
Tropicana Products, Inc 1996 - 1997
Tropicana Products, Inc. 1991 - 1996
Delmonte Foods 1985 - 1991
Education
Michigan State University 1978 — 1982
BS, Employee Relations
Nestle October 1999 - Present
Nestle USA 1999 - Present
Golden Gem Growers October 1994 - October 1999
Tropicana Products Inc January 1990 - October 1994
Tropicana Products Inc October 1979 - January 1990
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Food Industry, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Management, Operations Management
Education
Florida State University 1977 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, Management
Miller Legg 2003 - Present
Hardeman Kempton & Associates, Inc. 1999 - 2001
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. / Urban Resource Group 1992 - 1999
Tropicana Products, Inc. 1983 - 1988
Skills
Landscape Architecture, Site Plans, Parks, Site Planning, Comprehensive Planning, Land Use Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Design, Urban Planning, Land Development, Sustainable Design, Transit-oriented..., AutoCAD, Streetscape, Mixed-use, Drainage, Landscaping, Stormwater Management, Grading, Site Development, Submittals, Zoning, LEED, Land Use, LEED AP, Community Design
Education
University of Florida 1988 — 1992
BLA, Landscape Architecture
University of Florida 1979 — 1983
BSCHE, Chemical Engineering
PepsiCo January 1986 - June 2003
Tropicana Products, Inc 1986 - 2003
Beatrice Foods February 1983 - January 1986
Beatrice Foods Co June 1977 - February 1983
Education
Monash University 1982 — 1983
Strategic Planning
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1976 — 1976
Risk Management of Foreign Investments
Northwestern University
BS Eng, math, physics, chemistry, advanced math
Washington University in St. Louis
Graduate/advanced applied math
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School
MBA, Finance, Marketing
Hodges University January 2009 - Present
Your home October 2001 - May 2011
Tommie Barfield Elementary School November 2004 - August 2005
North Collier Hospital, YMCA of Collier County, Gold's Gym November 2001 - November 2004
Merrill Lynch May 1994 - August 1999
Tropicana Products, Inc. October 1991 - May 1994
Richardson Realty January 1987 - May 1994
Computer Ink! August 1990 - October 1991
Pine View School for the Gifted June 1987 - June 1990
Arvida Corporation November 1986 - June 1987
Skills
Teaching, Yoga, Meditation, Curriculum Design, Public Speaking, Lifestyle, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Nutrition, Higher Education, Hatha Yoga, Leadership, Stress Management, Wellness, Social Networking, ESL, Holistic Health, Event Planning, Editing, Adult Education, Training, Staff Development, Student Affairs, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Nonprofits, Program Development, E-Learning, Community Outreach, Research
Education
University of South Florida 1988 — 1990
MA, Gifted Education
St. Lawrence University 1981 — 1984
BA, French Language & Literature
Hodges University
Cerified Addiction Professional (CAP) Courses (6)
Florida Department of Education 2005 — 2010
Elementary Education and Teaching
Himalayan Institute, Allahabad, India 2003 — 2003
500-hour Advanced Yoga Training Certificate, Yoga
Prem Yoga & Wellness 2002 — 2002
200-hour Yoga Training Certificate, Yoga
Prem Yoga & Wellness 2001 — 2001
Prenatal Yoga Training Certificate, Yoga
Merrill Lynch 1996 — 1996
CFM, Certified Financial Manager
Merrill Lynch 1994 — 1994
Certified Financial Manager, Investment
University of Sarasota 1993 — 1994
MBA, Finance & Economics
Acosta Sales & Marketing August 2015 - Present
Acosta Sales & Marketing March 2015 - August 2015
Acosta Sales & Marketing November 2012 - March 2015
Europa Sports Products October 2011 - November 2012
PepsiCo Warehouse Sales December 2003 - February 2011
Quaker-Tropicana-Gatorade Sales September 2001 - December 2003
Tropicana Products Inc March 2001 - September 2001
Tropicana Products Inc July 1998 - March 2001
Tropicana Products Inc October 1994 - July 1998
Tropicana Products Inc May 1993 - October 1994
Skills
Negotiation, Contract Management, Retail, Forecasting, New Business Development, Budgets, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Account Management, Management, Product Development, Sales Management, Sales, Team Building, Grocery, Project Management, Sales Operations, Contract Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Market Planning, Key Account Development
Education
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2010
Associate of Arts (AA), Buisness, 3.84
Sarasota Orchestra Chief Operating Officer3 G Golf Ventures2001 - 2001
Tropicana Products Inc. 1992 - 2000
Clairol 1988 - 1992
Education
Fairfield University 1962 — 1966
BS, Accounting
Fairfield University 1962 — 1966
BS, Accounting
Tervis Tumbler Company July 2012 - Present
Matthew A. Kane, PA February 2010 - June 2012
Cott Corporation August 2007 - February 2010
Cott Beverages April 2004 - August 2007
Tropicana Products Inc. December 1992 - April 2004
Pepsi Cola Company August 1990 - December 1992
Frito Lay August 1986 - August 1990
Kane and Koons August 1983 - August 1986
Skills
Corporate Governance, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Corporate Law, Litigation Management, Mergers, Mediation, Licensing
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1980 — 1983
JD, Law
Boston College 1976 — 1980
BA,Magna Cum Laude, Political Science/English
Georgetown Prep 1972 — 1976
Clearwater Paper Corporation January 2015 - Present
Clearwater Paper Corporation December 1998 - Present
Kellogg Company August 1997 - December 1998
Tropicana Products, Inc. August 1995 - August 1997
Info Tech, Inc. January 1994 - August 1995
US Navy July 1986 - September 1993
Skills
Budgets, Project Planning, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Forecasting, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Pricing, Management, Strategy, Market Research, Contract Negotiation, Sales Operations, Logistics, Consumer Products, Microsoft Excel, Key Account Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Naval Postgraduate School 1991 — 1993
Master’s Degree, Master of Science, Management -- Specializing in Manpower, Personnel, and Training Analysis
The College of Wooster 1982 — 1986
Bachelor’s Degree, Economics and International Relations
Coca-Cola Refreshments January 2011 - Present
Coca-Cola Enterprises March 2010 - December 2010
Coca Cola Enterprises April 2004 - May 2010
Tropicana Products Inc September 1990 - December 1999
Montgomery Coca-Cola Bottling Co August 1986 - March 1990
Foster Forbes Glass Co August 1978 - August 1986
Skills
Project Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Leadership, Project Management, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Maintenance Management, Factory, HACCP, Consumer Products, TPM, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, Food, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Supply Chain Management, Food & Beverage
Education
Purdue University 1972 — 1978
BS, Math & Chemistry
TROPICANA PRODUCTS, INC. March 2000 - December 2008
TROPICANA PRODUCTS, INC. March 2001 - February 2002
TROPICANA PRODUCTS, INC. March 2000 - March 2001
OHIO TRANSFORMERS 1998 - 1999
LESLIE CONTROLS, INC 1994 - 1998
GTE GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS, INC 1989 - 1993
SIPPICAN OCEAN SYSTEMS 1984 - 1989
FOXBORO COMPANY 1981 - 1983
Skills
MRP, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, SAP, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Product Development, Supply Chain..., Logistics, Materials Management, Packaging, Purchasing, Management, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Continuous Improvement
Education
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 1978 — 1980
B.S., Management
Sherwin Williams November 2010 - Present
Banner Pharmacaps December 2004 - March 2010
Banner Pharmacaps January 2001 - December 2004
Banner Pharmacaps August 1994 - December 2000
Banner Pharmacaps May 1993 - July 1994
Tropicana Products, Inc December 1990 - May 1993
Allied Signal AiResearch February 1989 - November 1990
Srorm Weather Products November 1987 - January 1989
Agriauto Industries Limited March 1984 - August 1985
Skills
Six Sigma, Process Engineering
Education
University of Oklahoma
Master of Science, Industrial Engineering
NED University of Engineering and Technology 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science; E.D, Mechanical Engineering
MillerCoors 2015 - Present
Tropicana Products, Inc. 2006 - 2009
Skills
HACCP, Continuous Improvement, Environmental Awareness, Food Industry, TPM, FMCG, Food, Risk Assessment, Root Cause Analysis, Industrial Safety
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Pilgrim's Pride September 2010 - Present
Amscot Financial Services 2008 - 2010
Hamilton Plastics Inc. 2007 - 2008
Carmax 2004 - 2007
Gold Kist Inc. 1999 - 2007
Conagra Poultry Company 1996 - 1999
Essilor of America, Inc. 1993 - 1995
Isaly Klondike Co. 1992 - 1993
Tropicana Products Inc. 1990 - 1992
United Services Automobile Association (USAA) 1988 - 1990
Skills
Food Industry, Supply Chain, SAP, Supply Chain Management, Food, MRP, Food Processing, Procurement, Automotive, Manufacturing, Team Building, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Sourcing, Production Planning, Inventory Control
Education
Pepperdine University
MBA, Business
Tulane University
Bachelor's degree, Political Science/Economics
Kenneth F Kandefer, CPA November 2012 - Present
Blondin Mortgage Company June 2005 - January 2010
Tropicana Products, Inc May 1986 - February 2001
Education
Eckerd College 1989 — 1990
Leadership Development Studies
Moser Secretarial School 1967 — 1968
Oak Park River Forest 1960 — 1966
Tropicana Products Inc April 1972 - April 1997
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Leadership
Education
Stevens Institute of Technology 1959 — 1963
BS, Mathematics and Computer Science