Universal Forest Products
Industry: Lumber company
DescriptionUniversal Forest Products, Inc. is an American company that manufactures and distributes wood and wood-alternative products, pressure-treated wood, engineered roof systems for site-built construction and manufactured housing, and a solid-sawn lumber buyer. Headquarters: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States CEO: Matthew J Missad Number of employees: 10,000 Subsidiaries: Universal Consumer Products, Inc,
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Universal Forest Products Employees
Genesis Products, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Genesis Products, Inc. October 2013 - July 2014
Archway Marketing Services May 2012 - October 2013
Pletcher Sales, Inc. May 2011 - March 2012
Syntec Industries May 2010 - August 2010
Universal Forest Products June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Inventory Management, Leadership, Management, Performance Management, Teamwork, Forklift Operator, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Satisfaction, Forecasting, Account Management, Marketing, Sales, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2008 — 2012
BSPA in Management, History minor
Universal Forest Products October 2015 - Present
Universal Forest Products March 2015 - October 2015
Stark Truss Company Inc. September 2013 - February 2015
H.E.L.P. Malawi May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Exchange, Constant Contact, Organization, Sports, Discipline, Mentoring, Achieving Results, Leadership, Teamwork, Team Motivator, Restorative, Close Attention to..., Listener, Creative Problem Solving, Integrity, Problem Solving
Education
Grove City College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Business Management
Tuscarawas Valley High School 2006 — 2009
In On Time Logistics September 2015 - Present
C S M Services May 2015 - September 2015
Weyerhaeuser August 2007 - October 2014
Hager Distribution Group July 2006 - January 2007
Townsend Lumber September 2006 - December 2006
PCLT Corp / Artec Bldg Prod's September 1997 - November 2005
Universal Forest Products January 1997 - March 1997
Buskirk Lumber Sawmill June 1992 - January 1997
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Negotiation, New Business Development, Project Planning, Change Management, Manufacturing, Doors, Purchasing, Pricing, Building Materials, Procurement, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Timber, Contract Negotiation, Warehousing, Transportation, Logistics Management, Materials Management, Team Building, Distribution Center..., Warehouse Management, Process Scheduler, P&L Management, Budgets, Operational Excellence, Income Statement, Supply Chain..., Production Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing..., 3PL, 5S, JIT, Value Stream Mapping, Cross-functional Team..., Transportation..., Kaizen, Manufacturing Operations, Purchase Management, Shipping, P&L
Education
Grand Rapids Community College
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Grand Valley State University
Economics // Business
CJ Bio America / Korea Express June 2012 - Present
Dick's Sporting Goods October 2011 - May 2012
Graham's Carpet Network May 2011 - October 2011
Envirotech Services, Inc. February 2008 - March 2010
Universal Forest Products 2005 - 2008
Wilbur Smith 2001 - 2003
Harris Chemical 1991 - 1999
Skills
Purchasing, Budget, Logistics, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Budgets, Team Building, Transportation, Warehousing, Management, Pricing, Freight, Shipping
Education
Iowa State University 1984 — 1989
BBA, Transportation and Logistics
Wrigley, Hoffman & Hendricks January 2014 - Present
Universal Forest Products 2006 - December 2012
Universal Forest Products 1995 - 2006
Varnum LLP 1984 - 1995
Skills
Business Acquisition, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Financing, Contract Negotiation, Bankruptcy, Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Legal Writing, Sales, Arbitration, Team Building, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, New Business Development, Corporate Law, Customer Service, Mediation, Management, Legal Research, Litigation, Budgets, Leadership
Education
Wayne State University Law School 1981 — 1984
Juris Doctor, Law
Grand Valley State University 1974 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
Thomas Aquinas College 1976 — 1977
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Grand Rapids Police Department October 2014 - Present
Grand Rapids Public Schools September 2010 - October 2014
Kentwood Ice Arena 2008 - 2010
Universal Forest Products May 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Conflict Resolution, NIMS, Interrogation Techniques, Interviews, Crisis Management, School Safety, Investigative Reporting, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement..., Crime Scene, Police
Education
Grand Valley State University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice
East Kentwood 2000 — 2004
General
Universal Forest Products August 2014 - Present
The Chubby Trout August 2005 - August 2014
Skills
Marketing, Customer Service, Event Management, Inventory Management, Event Planning, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Public Relations, Sales, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Negotiation, Purchasing
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2003 — 2006
Universal Forest Products March 2014 - Present
Container Systems Inc March 2011 - March 2014
Tri State Expedited Services 2009 - 2009
AIT Worldwide Logistics 2008 - 2008
UPS Supply Chain Solutions 2004 - 2006
Menlo Worldwide 2004 - 2005
Menlo Worldwide 2002 - 2004
Emery Worldwide 1999 - 2002
Curtis Packing Company 1996 - 1999
Skills
Freight Forwarding, Transportation, Logistics, Warehousing, Negotiation, Operations Management, Trucking, Team Building, Import, Export, Container, Account Management, Sales Operations, Freight, Supply Chain, LTL, Transportation..., Crating, Packaging, Customer Service, Ocean, Air Freight, Supply Chain Management, New Business Development, Shipping, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Strategic Planning, Intermodal, International Logistics, 3PL, Customer Relations, Purchasing, Logistics Management, Contract Negotiation, Inventory Management, Contract Negotiations, Coaching, Budgeting, Import/Export, Truckload, Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Hiring, P&L, P&L Management, Warehouse Management, Forecasting, Manufacturing, Budgets
Education
Lees-McRae College 1991 — 1995
Bachelors of Arts Degree, Criminal Justice
Guilford Technical Community College 2012 — 2012
Defense Contractor Academy via NCMBC, Defense Academy
Wake Technical Community College
Associates Degree, Global Logistics
Oak Ridge Military Academy 1988 — 1991
High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Universal Forest Products 2012 - Present
Universal Forest Products 2009 - 2011
Universal Forest Products 2009 - 2009
Universal Forest Products 2008 - 2009
Universal Forest Products 2005 - 2008
Universal Forest Products 2002 - 2005
Universal Forest Products 2001 - 2002
Universal Forest Products 2000 - 2001
Skills
Operations Management, Sales Management, Sales Support, Sales Presentations, Group Presentations, Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Building Materials, Innovative Problem..., Turn Around Management, Product Management, Product Launch, Production Management, Training &..., Product Development, Contract Negotiations, Profit & Loss Management, Procurement, Production, Account Management, Team Building, Customer Relations, P&L Management, Budgeting, Continuous Improvement, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Manufacturing, New Business Development, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Production Managment, Training, Employee Training, Logistics, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Process Scheduler, Management, Marketing, Collaborative Problem..., Recruiting
Education
Hope College 1996 — 2000
BS, Accounting
Grand Rapids Christian High 1992 — 1996
Universal Forest Products February 2013 - Present
Universal Forest Products May 2011 - February 2013
Universal Forest Products January 2011 - May 2011
add.a.lingua October 2010 - January 2011
Harburn Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic/Orthopedic Surgery, P.C. July 2010 - September 2010
Hope College August 2009 - May 2010
Small Talk for Kids June 2009 - May 2010
Pixel Well June 2009 - August 2009
Hope College January 2008 - May 2008
Michaels Arts and Crafts August 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Graphic Design, Web Design, Sitecore, Active Commerce, Dreamweaver, C#, ASP.NET, WordPress, SEO, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, Photoshop, Editing, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Web Development, Creative Writing, Layout, CSS, Computer Hardware, AngularJS, Writing, MySQL, ActionScript 3, Facebook, Email Marketing, SharePoint, HTML 5, Responsive Web Design, E-commerce, Social Media, Flash, Domain Knowledge, Emerging Technologies, Word, Logo Design, CMS, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, Outlook, Mac
Education
Hope College 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, English with an emphasis in creative writing.
Austro-American Institute 2010 — 2010
Art History, Anthropology
Lansing Community College 2005 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Graphic Design
Universal Forest Products April 2010 - Present
Skills
Building Materials, Pricing, Account Management, Sales Management, Cold Calling, Purchasing, Sales, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Inventory Management, B2B, Negotiation, Forecasting, Sales Presentations, Sales Operations, National Accounts, Outside Sales, Direct Sales, Selling
Education
Grand Valley State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), International Business
Newell Rubbermaid May 2015 - Present
Universal Forest Products December 2014 - April 2015
Local Spins November 2014 - April 2015
Arthur's Plaid Pants September 2014 - April 2015
West Michigan Environmental Action Council September 2014 - December 2014
The Image Shoppe June 2014 - September 2014
Directions in Research November 2011 - June 2014
at Kendall College of Art and Design January 2014 - May 2014
Skills
Design Thinking, Typography, Package Design, Illustration, Advertising, Copywriting, User Experience, Front-end Web Design, Branding & Identity, Logo Design, Image Manipulation, Letter Press, S.E.O., Social Media Management, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Layout, Web Design, Typesetting, Social Media, Creative Direction, Project Management
Education
Kendall College of Art and Design 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design
Grand Valley State University 2009 — 2011
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids 2014 - Present
Nucraft Furniture January 2009 - November 2013
Multi-Systems Inc. August 1999 - August 2001
Multi-Systems Inc. August 1996 - August 1999
Qwest Communications September 1995 - August 1996
Universal Forest Products June 1991 - December 1994
Skills
Account Management, B2B, Budgets, Customer Service, Furniture, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Product Development, Project Management, Sales, Sales Management, Selling, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Forecasting, Product Marketing
Education
Hope College 1987 — 1991
BA, Business Administration
Universal Forest Products May 2015 - Present
LDM & Associates Inc. - Insurance Services October 2012 - Present
Grand Valley State University January 2012 - January 2014
Custom Service Printers June 2012 - February 2013
MOKA August 2011 - September 2012
Grand Valley State University August 2010 - December 2010
Vector Marketing May 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media, Leadership, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Research, Customer Service, Direct Sales, French, Sales Presentations, Teaching, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Leadership Development, Building Relationships, Cold Calling, Training, Recruiting, Social Networking
Education
Grand Valley State University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Management Information Systems, Marketing
Muskegon Community College 2011 — 2011
International Business and Management Information Systems
Universal Forest Products June 2015 - Present
Smithville Communications June 2014 - Present
Mossburg Masonry January 2008 - Present
DICK'S Sporting Goods May 2014 - May 2015
Red Tire Taxi September 2011 - May 2014
YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne May 2012 - August 2012
Student Painters January 2012 - August 2012
Dairy Queen November 2009 - November 2010
Skills
Sales, Management, Violin, Piano, Piano Education, Violin Education, Masonry, Cpr Certified, First Aid, Painting, Acrylic Painting, Landscape Painting, Basketball, Fast Food, Performance Management, Orchestral Music, String Quartet, Laborer, Microsoft Office, Financial Reporting
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Public Financial Management. Minors in Business/Marketing
Ivy Tech Community College 2011 — 2012
Douglas Sumner Builder Inc. December 1998 - Present
Various 1993 - 1998
Universal Forest Products 1982 - 1993
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Office Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Contract Management, Construction, Accounts Payable, Outlook, Budgets, QuickBooks, Accounting, Payroll
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1971 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Sciences, Accounting
Grand Rapids Community College 1969 — 1971
Associate's of Arts Degree
Best Buy August 2014 - Present
Universal Forest Products February 2013 - August 2014
Skills
Computer Hardware, Computer Repair, Computer Maintenance, Data Entry, Data Security, Organization Skills, Construction Safety, Industrial Safety, Workplace Safety, Computer Hardware..., Electronic..., Windows 7, Windows 8
Education
Holyoke Community College 2012 — 2015
CNIS, Networking and Information Security
Monson High School 2006 — 2010
Diploma, Computer Science
Universal Forest Products July 2014 - Present
Community Reformed Church October 2013 - July 2014
Hope College August 2010 - May 2014
Hope College Soccer Camps June 2010 - July 2013
Skills
Coaching, Leadership, Teamwork, Work Ethic, Passion for Success, Public Speaking, Motivation, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Sales, Social Networking, Communication, Customer Service
Education
Hope College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Management/Leadership
Avoka August 2015 - Present
Wausau Financial Systems January 2012 - August 2015
Open Scan Technologies, Inc. December 2009 - December 2011
Universal Forest Products May 2006 - November 2008
Skills
Account Management, New Business Development, Direct Sales, Solution Selling, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Forecasting, Business Development
Education
Hillsdale College 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts
National Gypsum Company January 2012 - Present
National Gypsum Company January 2012 - Present
Universal Forest Products July 2007 - December 2011
The Sir Shop July 2005 - July 2007
Skills
Sales Operations, Account Management, Sales, Customer Service, Building Materials, Sales Management, Outside Sales, Cold Calling, Key Account Management, Inventory Management, New Business Development, Direct Sales, Marketing, Demand Supply Planning, Price Setting, Technical Presentations, Specifications, Continuing Education, Commodity Markets, Commodity Pricing, Technical Architecture
Education
Georgia Southern University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
BPI-Lumber and Engineered Wood April 2012 - Present
Universal Forest Products November 1998 - April 2012
Universal Forest Products May 1990 - November 1998
Universal Forest Products December 1988 - May 1990
Skills
Building Materials, Timber, Wood, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Pricing, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Sales Management, Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain, Logistics, Materials Management, New Business Development, Sales, Supply Chain Management, Budgets, Negotiation, Millwork, Key Account Management, Product Development, Operations Management, Team Building, Manufacturing, Income Statement, Sales Operations, Wholesale, P&L Management, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Retail, National Accounts, Account Management, Management, Outside Sales, Selling, Cold Calling, Materials, Structural Engineering, Sales Presentations, Doors
Education
Iowa State University 1979 — 1983
BBA, Marketing
Pocahontas High School, Pocahontas IA 1976 — 1979
TBSG/ Stock Building Supply May 2015 - Present
TBSG/Stock Building Supply February 2013 - April 2015
Trussway January 2011 - February 2013
Probuild February 2005 - December 2010
Universal Forest Products January 2003 - January 2005
GRANGER LUMBER January 1996 - January 2003
Skills
Building Materials, Process Scheduler, Construction, Manufacturing, Facilities Management, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Business Process..., Account Management, Business Planning, Change Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Logistics, New Business Development, Operations Management, P&L, Pricing, Procurement, Purchasing
Education
Purdue University 2012 — 2012
6-sigma
Jacksonville University 1993 — 1995
Associates, Business Management, 3.2
Universal Forest Products April 2015 - Present
BDO USA, LLP August 2014 - April 2015
BDO USA, LLP October 2012 - August 2014
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Accounting, Auditing, Spanish, Financial Reporting, GAAP, SEC Filings, Internal Controls, CPA, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Assurance, US GAAP, Financial Analysis
Education
The Ohio State University - The Max M. Fisher College of Business 2011 — 2012
Master's degree, Accounting
Grand Valley State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting and International Business
Universal Forest Products February 2015 - Present
Universal Forest Products November 2011 - Present
Universal Forest Products August 2009 - November 2011
Universal Forest Products January 2009 - August 2009
Universal Forest Products January 2005 - December 2008
Skills
Account Management, Team Building, Sales Management, New Business Development, Customer Service, Budgets, Construction, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Pricing, Supply Chain Management, Retail, Contract Negotiation, Manufacturing, Profit, Business Planning, Business Development, Sales, Direct Sales, Leadership, Project Management, Sales Process, Inventory Control, Selling, Operations Management, Microsoft Office, Building Materials, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Management, B2B, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Cold Calling, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Forecasting, Procurement, Key Account Management, Product Development, Marketing, P&L Management, Income Statement, Sales Operations, Negotiation
Education
Hope College 1992 — 1996
BA, Philosophy
John R. Wood Realtors Inc. February 2009 - Present
Universal Forest Products, Inc. September 1993 - July 2001
Universal Forest Products September 1979 - September 1993
Universal Forest Products, Inc. August 1972 - August 1979
Skills
Listings, Vacation Homes, Condos, Single Family Homes, New Home Sales, Second Home, SFR, Sellers, Buyer Representation, Waterfront, ABR, Luxury, Short Sales, First Time Home Buyers, Investment Properties, Luxury Homes, Relocation
Education
Hope College 1965 — 1969
BS, Business Administration
Michigan State University 1966 — 1968
Business
Universal Forest Products October 2013 - Present
Skills
SolidWorks, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Outlook, Public Speaking, AutoCAD, CAD, Structural Analysis
Education
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Civil Engineering
Grand Valley State University 2005 — 2006
Stryker January 2015 - Present
Stryker May 2013 - Present
Eli Lilly November 2007 - May 2013
Universal Forest Products July 2006 - October 2007
Habitat for Humanity May 2006 - June 2006
Max New York Life Insurance May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Marketing, Sales, Account Management, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Marketing Strategy, Selling, Business Development, CRM, Forecasting, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., PowerPoint, Leadership, Team Building, Go-to-market Strategy
Education
Hope College 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Management
Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge February 2014 - Present
Universal Forest Products July 2011 - February 2013
Smith, Haughey, Rice & Roegge May 2008 - July 2011
United States Army May 2000 - May 2005
United States Military Academy 1996 - 2000
Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington 2005 — 2008
JD
United States Military Academy at West Point 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International Relations
Otsego High School
Rachel Michael's Popcorn November 2011 - Present
Novartis March 2004 - December 2010
GlaxoSmithKline December 2000 - March 2004
NatCity Investments November 1996 - December 2000
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney January 1996 - November 1996
Universal Forest Products June 1994 - January 1996
Skills
Sales, Public Speaking, Direct Sales, Pharmaceutical Sales, Customer Service, Marketing
Education
Hillsdale College 1990 — 1994
B.A., Business Administration, Accounting
Monsma Marketing Corporation March 2015 - Present
Lumbermen's Inc. November 2009 - January 2015
North Pacific May 1999 - October 2009
Universal Forest Products February 1994 - May 1999
Skills
Account Management, Building Materials, Sales Presentations, Negotiation, Building Relationships, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, National Accounts, Sales Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales Growth, New Business Development
Education
Hope College 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Universal Forest Products May 2015 - Present
The UPS Store April 2010 - January 2015
JAmerica Sportswear March 2014 - August 2014
Windscapes Landscaping Inc June 2013 - September 2013
Sooner Sports, LLC dba HockeyDeals.com August 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Sales, Microsoft Word, Critical Thinking, Adventure Travel, Social Networking, Time Management, Event Planning, Research, Team Leadership, Social Media, PowerPoint, Facebook, English, Team Building, Marketing, Communication, Customer Satisfaction, Travel & Tourism, International Relations, Management
Education
Grand Valley State University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Economics
University of Brighton 2014 — 2014
International Business
Washtenaw Community College 2010 — 2011
General Studies
Universal Forest Products November 2012 - Present
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation Support, Trademarks, Contract Law, Corporate Law, Product Liability, Contract Negotiation, Document Drafting, Consumer Law, Administrative Law, Legal Issues, Trials
Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School 2009 — 2012
J.D. Magna Cum Laude
Grand Valley State University 2005 — 2009
B.A., Literature, Criminal Justice
American Seating Company March 2009 - Present
Universal Forest Products June 2007 - February 2009
Education
Hope College 2003 — 2007
Business Management
MINDSCAPE Solutions May 2008 - Present
GFT Spot Forex CFDs Spread Bets June 2005 - May 2008
Universal Forest Products June 2005 - October 2007
MOVE Communications January 2005 - May 2005
Skills
Web Design, App Design, Mobile Design, User Interface Design, Interaction Design, Animation, Print Collateral Design, Logo Design, Branding, Video, Storyboarding, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Flash
Education
Grand Valley State University 2002 — 2005
BFA, Fine Arts, Graphic Design Emphasis
Grand Rapids Community College 1999 — 2002
Associates, General
Jandernoa Entrepreneurial Mentoring January 2010 - Present
Universal Forest Products August 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Direct Sales, Logistics, Mentoring, Team Building, Leadership, Event Planning, Coaching, Marketing Strategy, Leadership Development, Strategy, Account Management, Sales Management, Event Management, Management, New Business Development, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Budgets
Education
Grand Valley State University 2004 — 2007
BBA, Finance & General Business
Grand Rapids Community College
VT Industries May 2012 - Present
FPL Food LLC February 2010 - June 2011
FloridaBeef September 2008 - October 2009
Universal Forest Products September 2007 - September 2008
Universal Forest Products November 2006 - September 2007
Robbins Smokehouse 2000 - 2006
Cooper Industries Ltd. 1983 - 1999
Education
Georgia Southern University
South Georgia College
Universal Forest Products December 2014 - Present
Universal Forest Products July 2014 - December 2014
Universal Forest Products November 2013 - July 2014
Universal Forest Products January 2013 - November 2013
Skills
Public Speaking
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs (B.S.P.A), Business Administration and Management
Family Christian July 2014 - Present
Cardinal Health October 2011 - July 2014
Smart ID Works July 2007 - October 2011
Kent County May 2007 - July 2007
NuSoft Solutions October 2005 - June 2007
Universal Forest Products February 2004 - September 2005
Trussway 1998 - 2003
Marquette Fabricators 1986 - 1998
Westdale Better Homes & Gardens 1983 - 1986
Skills
ASP, Windows Server, Windows, SDLC, Microsoft SQL Server, Servers, Agile Methodologies, ASP.NET, Software Development, T-SQL, SharePoint, IIS, Web Services, C#, .NET, XML, VB.NET, JavaScript
Education
Grand Rapids Junior College
Associates of Science, Deans List
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics and Computer Science
Expeditors May 2012 - Present
Enterprise Rent-A-Car August 2010 - April 2012
Universal Forest Products January 2006 - February 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Budgets
Education
Western Michigan University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
Grand Rapids Community College 1998 — 2001
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Crescent Electric Supply Company November 2014 - Present
Gexpro June 2012 - November 2014
Gexpro June 2010 - June 2012
POSCO June 2009 - August 2009
Michigan State University September 2008 - December 2008
APX Alarm Security Solutions Inc. June 2008 - August 2008
Voices For Health July 2007 - June 2008
Comcast August 2005 - July 2007
Michigan Technological University May 2006 - July 2006
Universal Forest Products May 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Bilingual, Cultural Diversity, Account Management, Negotiation, Marketing, Human Resources, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Sales, Spanish, Inventory Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Research, Vendor Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Supply Chain Management, Access, New Business Development, SAP, Time Management, Management, Retail, Forecasting, Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Pricing, Key Account Management, Team Building, Business Development, Training, Procurement, Operations Management, Purchasing, Logistics, Entrepreneurship, Event Planning, International Business, Sales Operations, Electrical Sales, LED lighting systems, Lighting, Green
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management 2007 — 2010
B.A., Marketing/International Business
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 2008 — 2009
B.A., Marketing/International Business
Michigan Technological University 2006 — 2006
Business
Grand Rapids Community College 2005 — 2007
Associates Business Administration, Business Administration
Jenison High School 2002 — 2005
Holcim (US) Inc January 2013 - Present
Aggregate Industries August 2010 - May 2012
Aggregate Industries 2008 - May 2012
Aggregate Industries August 2007 - May 2009
Universal Forest Products 2003 - 2007
Horne Building Specialties 1994 - 1997
RJR Nabisco 1987 - 1990
Skills
Data Analysis, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, CRM, Sales Management, Construction, SAP, Building Materials, Crystal Reports, Salesforce.com, Budgets, Strategy, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Business Process
Education
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 1982 — 1985
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Grand Valley State University 1980 — 1982
Computer Science, business
Fastenal June 2008 - Present
Universal Forest Products May 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Inventory Management, Purchasing, Negotiation, Excel, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Sales Management, Customer Relations, Account Management, Inventory Control, Pricing, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Logistics, Industrial Distribution, Vendor Managed Inventory, Sales Process, Microsoft Excel, Selling, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Sales Operations, Sales, Operations Management, Product Development, Manufacturing, Cold Calling, Key Account Management, Supply Chain Management, Sales Presentations, Leadership, Supply Chain
Education
Hope College 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management
Learning Rx August 2015 - Present
Universal Forest Products January 2015 - June 2015
Universal Forest Products May 2014 - January 2015
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. December 2013 - May 2014
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. May 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Interpersonal..., Event Planning, Employee Training, Program Facilitation, First Aid Training, CPR Certified, Microsoft Word
Education
Iowa State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Anthropology, 3.81/4.0
York County School Division August 2011 - Present
Hampton City Schools August 2010 - June 2011
Universal Forest Products June 2010 - August 2010
Michigan Designs November 2003 - August 2010
Loomis May 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Website Creation, HTML, CSS, Teaching, Teaching Writing, Team Leadership, Photoshop, Microsoft Technologies, Computer Hardware, Computer Repair, Troubleshooting, Communication Skills, Dreamweaver, Educational Assessment, English, Editing, Research, Classroom, Communication, Public Speaking
Education
Grand Valley State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/Language Arts Teacher Education
William and Mary 2011 — 2011
Eastern Virginia Writing Project, Writing Consultant
Universal Forest Products January 2012 - Present
Universal Forest Products June 2013 - March 2014
Guthrie Lumber & Distribution April 2007 - January 2012
Skills
Account Management, Building Materials, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Pricing, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Manufacturing, Inventory Control, Negotiation, Logistics, Forecasting, New Business Development, Outside Sales, Cold Calling, Timber, Operations Management, Product Development, Wood, Production Planning, Production Managment
Education
Howard Payne University
TERRYBERRY COMPANY 2000 - Present
Terryberry 2000 - Present
Universal Forest Products 1994 - 2000
Deloitte & Touche 1991 - 1994
Skills
Sales Management, Procurement, Negotiation, Employee Relations, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Strategy, Financial Analysis, Management, Sales, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Leadership Development, Budgets, Training, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Strategy, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Coaching, Customer Service, Account Management, Business Strategy, Marketing, Leadership, Public Speaking
Education
Hope College 1987 — 1991
Tolleson Lumber Company June 2012 - Present
Aramark March 2011 - Present
Chick-fil-A / Contractor December 2011 - May 2012
Universal Forest Products September 2009 - March 2010
BlueLinx Corporation July 2009 - September 2009
Georgia-Pacific LLC 1983 - 2009
Skills
Customer Relations, Customer Service, Claims, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Teamwork, Claim, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Team Building, Management, Strategic Planning, Training, Project Management, Purchasing, Analysis, Budgets, Project Planning, Operations Management, Marketing, Sales Operations, Program Management, Leadership
Education
Georgia State University
B.S., Education
Project Success Inc
Continental Linen Service 2010 - Present
Cintas Corporation June 2005 - September 2009
Cintas Corporation June 2004 - June 2005
Cintas Corporation February 2002 - June 2004
Universal Forest Products June 2000 - October 2001
Education
Hope College 1996 — 2000
Business Administration
Serendipity Media, LLC November 2012 - Present
Amy L Charles April 2006 - Present
Universal Forest Products August 2007 - June 2011
The Classic Saluki June 2000 - June 2008
Davenport University June 2002 - February 2006
AOC September 1998 - December 2001
Hudson's February 1997 - August 1998
Orrefors Kosta Boda (Royal Scandinavia, Inc.) July 1992 - April 1998
Skills
Content Writing, Blogging, Press Releases, Social Media, Editing, Creative Writing, Revisions, Proofreading, Wordsmithing, Facebook, Newsletters, Public Relations, Social Networking, Storytelling, Strategic Communications, Advertising, AP Style, Internal Communications, Magazines, Journalism, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Publications, Corporate Communications, Photography, Marketing, Web Content, Freelance Writing, Newspapers, Content Strategy
Education
Michigan State University 1983 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising
Grand Rapids Community College 1981 — 1983
Truss Pro's April 2015 - Present
ProBuild Holdings/Timberroots truss LLC. December 2013 - Present
The Home Depot March 2009 - August 2013
84 Lumber August 2006 - November 2008
Universal Forest Products August 1998 - August 2006
Williams Brothers Lumber May 1993 - August 1998
Cox Lumber January 1990 - May 1993
Wickes Lumber Company January 1986 - December 1990
Skills
Inventory Management, Store Management, Sales, Retail, Merchandising, Truss Design, Lumber Sales, Building product..., Self-driven, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Income Statement, Profit, Inventory Control, Sales Operations, Purchasing, Cold Calling, Forecasting, Pricing, Customer Satisfaction, Flooring, Selling, Roofers, Contractors, P&L Management, Doors, Sales Management, Sales Presentations, Building Materials, Sales Process, Wholesale, Account Management, Direct Sales, Outside Sales, Construction, Timber, Contract Negotiation, Truss, New Business Development, Team Building, Negotiation, Operations Management, Start-ups, Process Scheduler, Budgets, Millwork
Education
Greenville College 1980 — 1983
Degree not completed, Business Administration, Management and Operations, 3.6
Universal Forest Products December 2014 - Present
Universal Forest Products April 2014 - December 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Social Media, Windows, Time Management
Education
Grand Valley State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management
Hamilton High School, Hamilton MI 2006 — 2010
Universal Forest Products March 2014 - Present
Universal Forest Products June 2013 - March 2014
Appletree Christian Learning Center August 2007 - May 2013
Childcare June 2007 - February 2013
Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Communtiy Center of Grand Rapids October 2010 - March 2012
Fitness 19 July 2009 - March 2011
metro pcs January 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Childcare, Data Entry, Filing, Phone Etiquette, Assistant Teaching, Clerical Skills, Copying, Daily Deposits, Early Childhood..., Email, Fax, Invoicing, Microsoft Office, Multi-line Phone, Multi Tasking, Receptionist Duties, Sales, Team Involvement, Team-oriented, Telephone Reception, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2007 — 2015
Associate's Degree, Office Administration
East Kentwood High School 2003 — 2007
High School, n/a
Etna Supply May 2015 - Present
Etna Supply May 2014 - Present
Meijer March 2012 - May 2014
Infigo Technologies January 2010 - January 2014
Universal Forest Products January 2011 - May 2011
Alticor July 2008 - January 2010
Harmon Interactive January 2000 - July 2008
Davenport University September 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Graphic Design, Web Marketing, E-commerce, Lead Generation, SEM, Web Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, SEO, Affiliate Marketing, PPC, Digital Marketing, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Marketing, Facebook, Analytics, Strategy, Mobile Devices, New Media, Mobile Applications, Web Design, Online Marketing, Google Analytics, Digital Strategy, Organic Search, Google Adwords, Interactive Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Web Content, Digital Media, Direct Marketing, Brand Development, Social Media Marketing, Display Advertising, Brand Management, Content Strategy, B2B Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Omniture, Conversion Optimization, Website Development, Media Buying, Database Marketing, Social Media Measurement, Brand Awareness
Education
Grand Valley State University 1998 — 2000
Masters, Business Administration
Grand Valley State University 1995 — 1998
Bachelors of Science, Communication
Ashley Industrial Molding May 2013 - Present
Superior Essex November 2012 - March 2013
Dometic Corporation June 2007 - August 2012
Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) March 2007 - June 2007
Universal Forest Products August 2001 - August 2006
Skills
Accounts Payable, Process Improvement, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Pricing, Microsoft Excel, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Budgets, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Accruals, Invoicing, Spreadsheets, Ceritifed MS Office...
Education
Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast 2014 — 2016
Associate's Degree, Accounting, 4.0
Indiana University South Bend 1988 — 1994
No, Accounting
Universal Forest Products May 2015 - Present
Universal Forest Products April 2015 - May 2015
Universal Forest Products, Inc. December 2013 - April 2015
Laminate Works, Inc August 2008 - December 2013
PIN August 2006 - August 2009
Patrick Industries, Inc. February 1996 - August 2006
Skills
New Business Development, Sales Management, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Budgets, Outside Sales, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Product Development, Sales Operations, Building Materials, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Forecasting, Purchasing, Training, Leadership, Logistics, Customer Service, Pricing, Wood, Coaching, Process Improvement, P&L Management, Sales, Management, Selling, Operations Management, Marketing Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Key Account Management, Continuous Improvement, Process Scheduler, Procurement, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, P&L, Contract Management, Millwork, Inventory Control, Doors, Retail, Materials, Wholesale, Cabinetry
Education
Illinois State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Physical Education/Psychology
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Universal Forest Products April 2014 - February 2015
TD Bank August 2011 - February 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Time Management, Outlook, Teamwork, Data Entry, Recruiting, Computer Proficiency, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, 10 Key, Typing, Word Processing, Telephone Skills, Keyboard Skills
Education
Southern New Hampshire University 2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Organizational Leadership, GPA 3.666
Husson University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Pregis February 2014 - Present
Universal Forest Products July 2010 - January 2014
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. August 2009 - January 2010
Permaloc Corporation February 2008 - September 2008
Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Sales Process, Logistics, Management, Sales Management
Education
Hope College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Management
Connectrac January 2014 - Present
Byrne Electrical Specialists, Inc. November 2011 - January 2014
Universal Forest Products January 2009 - October 2011
Universal Wireless Inc July 2007 - January 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Leadership, Sales, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Training, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Team Building, Account Management, Sales Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Product Development, Project Management, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Relations, Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, New Business Development, Inventory Management, Time Management
Education
Grand Valley State University 2002 — 2007
B.S., Psychology
Jenison High School 1998 — 2002
General Education, General Education
Disher Design & Development December 2013 - Present
PT Solutions January 2014 - September 2014
Universal Forest Products June 2013 - November 2013
Disher Design and Development September 2012 - April 2013
Hope College Advancement September 2009 - December 2012
University Directories May 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Social Networking, Talent Acquisition, Public Speaking, Sales, Project Management, Talent Management, Business Development, Social Media Advertising, Media Monitoring, Customer Experience, Sales Process, Microsoft Office, Writing, Blogging Platforms..., Email Platforms (Gmail,..., Lexis Nexis, Macs and PCs, Prezi, Powerpoint,..., Google Analytics, SEO, Google Adwords, Contract Negotiation, Lexis
Education
Hope College 2009 — 2013
BA, Business Management
Hope College 2009 — 2013
BA, Communication
Biomass Thermal Energy Council June 2011 - June 2015
Technology Transition Corporation June 2011 - June 2015
Renewable Energy Markets Association October 2010 - June 2015
Technology Transition Corporation August 2010 - June 2011
Universal Forest Products February 2010 - April 2010
Viability, LLC June 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Policy Analysis, Sustainability, Public Speaking, Renewable Energy, Energy, Media Relations, Policy, Fundraising, Biomass, Sustainable Energy, Energy Policy, Nonprofits, Alternative Energy, Cleantech, Environmental Policy
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2015 — 2017
Masters of Urban Planning, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Hope College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Psychology, Summa Cum Laude
Cabela's June 2015 - July 2015
Atrium Innovations August 2014 - September 2014
Atrium Innovations September 2013 - August 2014
Weirton Technical Service, Inc. January 2013 - August 2013
Maronda Homes February 2011 - May 2012
Superior Steel Components, Inc July 2008 - October 2010
Universal Forest Products June 2007 - April 2008
Chris Flory Design Concepts February 2007 - June 2007
Glaize Components, Inc. April 2005 - June 2007
Shelter Systems, August 2004 - February 2005
Skills
CAD, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Solidworks, Truss, Materials, Microstation, Architectural Drawings, Blueprint Reading, Machining, Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Wood, Lean Manufacturing, Mitek, Digital Photography, Outlook Express, Engineering, Project Management, Aegis, Open Joist, Fast Beam, Open Office, Optiframe, E-frame, Truss Training..., Internet, MIG welding, Injection Molding, CNC operation, Minitab, C++, Construction Management, CAD/CAM, Engineering Drawings, Technical Drawing, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Planning, Robotics, Management, Process Improvement, 5S, Time Management, Leadership, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Team Building
Education
Robert Morris University 2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Engineering Management, 3.27
Robert Morris University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelors of Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering, 3.27
ITT Technical Institute-Pittsburgh 2001 — 2003
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Aided Drafting and Design, 3.79
MHWirth April 2013 - March 2015
Aker Solutions April 2013 - September 2014
Construction Technical Services, Inc. 2012 - 2013
Design Security Controls 2012 - 2012
IHS (Marathon Oil Company Project) 2009 - 2012
Spartan Security 2008 - 2009
ProBuild Holdings / Hope Lumber 2007 - 2008
Universal Forest Products 2004 - 2007
Amigos Meat Distributors 2001 - 2004
Texas Tax Recovery 2000 - 2001
Skills
Microsoft Office, Information Management, Diplomacy, Oil/Gas, Organization, Adaptability, Data Management, Accounting, Administrative Functions, Highly detail oriented, Research, Customer Service, Receptive, Collections, Analytics, Document Review, Records Management, Change Management, Proofreading, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Analytic Problem Solving, Oral & Written..., Accurate Data Entry, Time Management, Blueprint Reading, Tactfulness, Petroleum, Project Management, Engineering, Oil & Gas Industry, Data Entry, Team Leadership, Upstream, Natural Gas, Subsea Engineering, Auditing, Payroll, Quality Assurance, Analysis, SharePoint, Visio, Accounts Payable, Offshore Drilling, LNG, SAP, Materials, Oil & Gas
Education
Houston Community College 2015 — 2018
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Music Business
Houston Community College 2013 — 2015
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts & Humanities
Mirabeau B. Lamar Senior High School
ReadyTalk February 2013 - Present
ReadyTalk January 2011 - February 2013
ReadyTalk May 2010 - January 2011
ReadyTalk January 2009 - May 2010
Universal Forest Products September 2008 - January 2009
Robert W. Baird June 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Salesforce.com, Cold Calling, Software, Marketing, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Account Management, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Direct Sales, Social Media, Team Leadership, Lead Generation, Strategic Partnerships, CRM, Demand Generation, Email Marketing, Analytics, Strategy
Education
Hope College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of the Arts, Economics, and Business Management
Indiana Industrial Services April 2010 - Present
Dearborn Overhead Crane August 2006 - July 2010
Universal Forest Products June 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Engineering, Sales, Material Handling..., Material Handling, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Cold Calling, Account Management, B2B, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Team Building, Warehousing, Customer Service, Project Management, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Manufacturing, Building Materials, Key Account Management, Pricing, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Logistics
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2000 — 2004
BS, Business
Indiana University Bloomington
Universal Forest Products July 2014 - Present
UFP Granger LLC, part of the Universal Forest Products Family January 2012 - Present
Universal Forest Products February 2011 - January 2012
Universal Forest Products July 2008 - February 2010
Charleston Corporation June 2003 - July 2008
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Production Planning, Production Managment, Department Budgeting, Manufacturing, Plant Layout, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Vendor Managed Inventory, Management, Purchasing, Building Materials, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Sales Management, Pricing, Fiberglass, Plastics, R&D, Forecasting, Logistics, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Product Development, Training
Education
Indiana University South Bend 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Business
Enstar Group, LTD August 2013 - Present
Universal Forest Products April 2011 - August 2013
Georgia Tech Athletic Association June 2006 - December 2010
Druid Hills Golf Club June 2010 - September 2010
Georgia Institute of Technology 2006 - 2010
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Leadership, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Teamwork
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2006 — 2010
Bachelors Degree, Business Management
Georgia Southwestern State University August 2012 - May 2015
TransformHealthRX October 2010 - October 2014
Cumulus Broadcasting August 2010 - October 2010
Universal Forest Products March 2005 - January 2010
Skills
Account Management, Sales, Negotiation, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Purchasing, Marketing, Cold Calling, Real Estate License, Healthcare, Direct Sales, Training, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Sales Management
Education
Georgia Southwestern State University 2012 — 2015
BSN, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
University of West Georgia 2000 — 2004
BBA, Marketing
Safelite AutoGlass August 2011 - Present
Universal Forest Products 1999 - August 2011
Timothy E. Baxter & Associates 1995 - 1999
Davis & Savage P.C. 1991 - 1995
Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Organizational..., Talent Management, Process Improvement, Commercial Litigation, Training, Employee Relations, Team Building, Leadership Development, Inventory Management, E-Learning, Performance Management, Continuous Improvement, Negotiation, Manufacturing, Management, New Business Development
Education
Valparaiso University School of Law 1985 — 1988
J.D., Law
Huntington University 1981 — 1985
B.S., Accounting
rw interiors & events September 2008 - Present
Universal Forest Products 2004 - 2007
The Employers' Association 2001 - 2004
Skills
Project Management, Writing, Windows Sharepoint..., Web Content, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Corporate Communications, Corporate Events, Public Relations, Internal Communications
Education
Grand Valley State University 2003 — 2005
Classes toward an MBA
Calvin College 1997 — 2000
B.A. in Business/Communications, Business/Corporate Communications
ViaSat March 2011 - Present
Drei Affen Limited Company 2011 - 2011
US Jetting, LLC September 2009 - December 2010
Satellite Manufacturing, Inc September 2008 - August 2009
Universal Forest Products May 2003 - March 2008
Resilux 2001 - 2003
Unique Plastics January 2001 - January 2002
Woodridge Construction Company January 2000 - January 2001
US Army June 1999 - February 2000
Skills
AutoCAD, Solidworks, Microsoft Excel, MS Project, Mechanical Aptitude, Electronics, SAP ERP, MRP, EPDM, Mitek, Engineered Wood Products, Structures, Heavy Equipment, Maintenance Management, Preventive Maintenance, Six Sigma, 5S, Purchasing, Vendor Management, Customer Service, Equipment Repair, Material Handling..., Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatics, Machine Design, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Reverse Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Sensors, Quality Control, Motion Control, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, Engineering Management, Solid Modeling, Sheet Metal, Project Engineering, Metal Fabrication, CAD, Industrial Engineering, Testing, Automation, Engineering, Pro Engineer, Continuous Improvement, Materials, Design for Manufacturing
Education
The University of Georgia 2003 — 2008
Bachelors of Science, Biological Engineering
Gainesville College 2000 — 2002
Associates Degree of Science, Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Universal Forest Products June 2013 - Present
ARAMARK February 2011 - April 2013
Grand Valley State University August 2010 - April 2013
TransCorr National Logistics April 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Logistics, Shipping, Six Sigma, Operations Management, Lean Applications, TQM, Supply Chain Operations, Microsoft Office, Supply Chain Software, Transportation, 3PL, Freight, FTL, LTL, Flatbed, Reefer, Supply Chain Management, Management, Time Management, PowerPoint, Inventory Control, Training, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Microsoft Word, Supply Chain..., Teamwork, Leadership
Education
Grand Valley State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Muskegon Area ISD August 2014 - Present
CWD Real Estate January 2013 - August 2014
Windtronics LLC April 2012 - September 2012
Spectrum Health November 2011 - April 2012
EarthTronics December 2009 - November 2011
Charter Communications July 2009 - December 2010
United Water through Accountemps August 2008 - February 2009
Security Associates Inc. April 2007 - August 2008
Universal Forest Products May 2002 - September 2006
Fifth Third Bank September 2000 - February 2002
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Wiring funds, Collaborative Problem..., Handle Confidential..., Positive Team Player, ADP Payroll, Spreadsheets
Education
Grand Valley State University 1993 — 1996
Bachelors, Management & Accounting
Muskegon Community College 1990 — 1992
Associates, Business
Builders FirstSource May 2012 - Present
Alternate Energy Technology August 2008 - May 2012
Universal Forest Products July 2004 - July 2008
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Jacksonville 1997 — 1998
Associate of Science (A.S.), CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Builders FirstSource January 2010 - Present
Universal Forest Products May 2004 - December 2009
Skills
Pricing, Account Management, Sales Management, Building Materials, Outlook, Wood, Key Account Management, National Accounts, Sales Process, B2B, Salesforce.com, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Operations Management
Education
Gardner-Webb University 1987 — 1989
BS, Mgmt. Information Systems
Weyerhaeuser October 2014 - Present
Weyerhaeuser August 2013 - September 2014
Weyerhaeuser March 2011 - August 2013
Ilevel by Weyerhaeuser March 2007 - March 2011
Weyerhaeuser November 1999 - March 2007
MacMillan Bloedel June 1997 - November 1999
Universal Forest Products May 1993 - June 1997
Skills
Purchasing, Customer Service, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Budgets, New Business Development, Team Building, Sales, Product Development, Sales Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Building Materials, Operations Management, SAP, Sales Operations, Process Scheduler, Pricing, Inventory Management, Timber, Selling, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Logistics, Wholesale, Marketing Strategy, Outside Sales, Key Account Management, Best Practices, Customer-focused
Education
Hillsdale College 1989 — 1993
BA, Finance and Mathmatics
Universal Forest Products August 2014 - Present
JPMorgan Chase January 2012 - January 2013
Health Informatics September 2010 - July 2012
General Electric Healthcare July 2007 - March 2009
Bennett Pump Company 2006 - 2007
Earthlink 2003 - 2004
Klemm Analysis Group 1997 - 1998
Skills
Software Development, OpenEdge, Java, Eclipse, Unix, SDLC, Web Services, Requirements Analysis, Databases, SQL, Software Project..., Oracle, Integration, Business Analysis, ERP, Crystal Reports, XML, SOA, Business Intelligence, Progress 4GL, SOAP, Database Design, Unix Shell Scripting, XSLT, JIRA, Actuate Report
Education
Illinois State University 1980 — 1984
Universal Forest Products January 2010 - Present
Universal Forest Products May 2005 - December 2010
Haworth 1998 - 2005
Skills
Software Documentation, Business Intelligence, Crystal Reports, Deferred Compensation, Visio, Microsoft Office, Requirements Analysis, Microsoft Excel
Education
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Hill-Rom August 2013 - Present
LifeWatch February 2013 - August 2013
St. Jude Medical February 2011 - September 2012
St. Jude Medical May 2009 - February 2011
St. Jude Medical October 2008 - May 2009
Boston Scientific July 2004 - October 2008
Universal Forest Products 1994 - 2002
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Medical Devices, Product Launch, Pricing, Account Management, Forecasting, Cardiology, Market Development, Marketing, Business Development, Product Marketing, Process Improvement, Budgets, Project Management, Strategy, CRM, Management, Sales Process, Business Planning, Sales, Leadership, Negotiation
Education
Harvard Law School 2011 — 2011
Program on Negotiation for Executives, Negotiation
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 2002 — 2004
MBA, Operations Management, Strategy, Organizational Behavior
Miami University 1990 — 1994
BA, Psychology/Sociology
Chaminade College Prep 1984 — 1990
Universal Forest Products March 1999 - Present
Skills
Account Management, B2B, Contract Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Merchandising, Negotiation, Pricing, Product Development, New Business Development, Product Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management
Education
Grand Valley State University 1992 — 1997
Universal Forest Products 2014 - 2015
Lowe's Home Improvement 2013 - 2014
Lowe's Home Improvement 2012 - 2013
Lowe's Home Improvement 2011 - 2012
Lowe's Home Improvement 2006 - 2011
Lowe's Home Improvement 2003 - 2006
Lowe's Home Improvement 2001 - 2003
Lowe's Home Improvement 2000 - 2001
Lowe's Home Improvement 1999 - 2000
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Big Box, Management, Multi-channel Retail, Store Management, P&L Management, Profit, CPFR, Merchandise Planning, Retail Sales, Sales Operations, Visual Merchandising, Competitive Analysis, Purchasing, Vendor Management, E-commerce, Loss Prevention, Associate Development, Private Label, Multi-Unit Management, Retail Buying, Trend Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Retail Category..., Inventory Control, Forecasting, Shrinkage, New Store Development, New Store Openings, Data Analysis, Pricing, Income Statement, Assortment, Store Operations, POS, Negotiation, Business Relationship..., Marketing Strategy, Online Merchandising, Analytics, Multi-Channel Commerce, Driving Results, JDA, P&L, Management Of Direct..., Multi-Channel Analytics, National Accounts, Key Account Management, Account Management
Education
Gardner-Webb University 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), MIS Emphasis
Western Kentucky University 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Marketing
Wolverine World Wide July 2012 - Present
Wolverine World Wide August 2011 - June 2012
Wolverine World Wide August 2010 - July 2011
Gazelle Sports July 2008 - July 2010
Universal Forest Products March 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Account Management, Sales, Sales Management, Retail, Forecasting, Pricing, Cold Calling, Negotiation, Key Account Management, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Sales Operations
Education
Hope College 2002 — 2006
B.A., Business Management
Universal Forest Products February 2001 - Present
Skills
LAN/WAN, Troubleshooting, Cisco, Data Center, Cisco Technologies, Switches, Virtualization, Disaster Recovery
Education
Grand Valley State University 1997 — 2000
BS, Information Systems
Universal Forest Products December 1993 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Team Building, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, PowerPoint, Process Improvement
Education
Grand Rapids Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS)
Universal Forest Products January 1990 - Present
USMC February 1982 - December 1989
Education
Grand Valley State University 1990 — 1994
BS, Computer Science
Charter House innovations September 2011 - Present
Charter House innovations September 2010 - September 2011
Regent Business Centers September 2008 - October 2010
Universal Forest Products September 2006 - April 2008
Merrill Lynch June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Kaizen, Manufacturing, Management, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Training, Business Planning, Business Development
Education
Grand Valley State University 2002 — 2005
B.A., Business, Finance
EY October 2014 - Present
Ernst & Young July 2012 - October 2014
Crowe Horwath LLP July 2003 - July 2012
Universal Forest Products June 2006 - January 2007
Ernst & Young May 2002 - July 2003
Arthur Andersen LLP September 2001 - May 2002
Skills
CPA, Tax Research, Accounting, Corporate Tax, Tax Accounting, Tax, Tax Advisory, US Tax, Big 4, FIN 48, State Tax, Management
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 1999 — 2001
Bachelors of Science with Honors
Waverly High School 1993 — 1997
Grand Valley State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - in process
Capitol Interior Products, Inc. January 2011 - Present
Universal Forest Products June 2005 - May 2008
Billtowne May 1997 - June 2005
Goshen Coach January 2004 - August 2004
Education
Indiana University South Bend 1998 — 2004
Bachelor, Marketing
Universal Forest Products 2010 - Present
The Home Depot April 1984 - February 2009
The Home Depot January 1984 - January 2009
Expo Design Center 2005 - 2009
Western Division January 1999 - January 2007
The Home Depot January 1995 - January 1999
The Home Depot January 1989 - January 1995
The Home Depot January 1984 - January 1989
HANDYMAN OF CALIFORNIA October 1972 - April 1984
HANDYMAN OF CALIFORNIA January 1972 - January 1984
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1972 — 1978
Business Marketing
Grossmont College
Universal Forest Products November 2009 - Present
Universal Forest Products June 2004 - November 2009
National Nail Corp. September 2003 - April 2004
Grasman Farms March 1994 - September 2003
Skills
Product Development, Project Management, Sales, Purchasing, Marketing, Training, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Teamwork, Multi Tasking, Project Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Solidworks
Education
Hope College 2000 — 2004
BA, Business Management
Universal Forest Products September 2014 - Present
Universal Forest Products June 2009 - Present
Duo Form Plastics October 2007 - March 2009
Universal Forest Products October 1994 - October 2007
Universal Forest Products 1984 - October 1994
Skills
Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Negotiation, Building Materials, Sales, Customer Service, Management, Budgets, Pricing, Inventory Management, New Business Development, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Forecasting
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1979 — 1983
Business, Marketing
Universal Forest Products July 2011 - Present
Universal Forest Products March 1998 - July 2011
Payless Cashways May 1982 - February 1998
Skills
Account Management, B2B, Budgets, Building Materials, Business Development, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Cold Calling, Construction, Wood, Time Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Selling, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Sales Management, Sales, Retail, Purchasing, Product Development, Procurement, P&L Management, Operations Management, New Business Development, Negotiation, National Accounts, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Management, Leadership, Income Statement, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation
Education
Indiana State University 1977 — 1981
B.S., Business Administration
MSC Industrial Supply May 2009 - September 2015
Seco Tools July 2006 - April 2009
Universal Forest Products January 2005 - July 2006
Saint Gobain Abrasives 1982 - 2004
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, New Business Development, Direct Sales, Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Performance Management, Strategic Planning, B2B, Sales Operations, Cold Calling, Selling, Forecasting, Sales Process, Inventory Management, Account Management, Negotiation
Education
Hood College 1987 — 1992
MBA, Business Management
Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst 1979 — 1982
BBA, Management
Koopman Lumber October 2009 - Present
Russin Lumber March 2005 - October 2008
Russin Lumber August 2001 - March 2005
Universal Forest Products June 1994 - July 2001
Skills
Building Materials, Pricing, Wood, Purchasing, Sales Management, Account Management, Construction, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Doors, Inventory Management, Negotiation, New Business Development, Outside Sales, Sales, Sales Growth, Sales Operations, Team Building, Wholesale
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1992 — 1994
BS, Wood Technology / Building Materials Management
Holyoke Community College 1990 — 1992
AS, Business Administration
Aspen Surgical April 2013 - Present
Bennett Pump Company July 2010 - February 2013
J. Sterling Industries 2008 - 2010
Universal Forest Products 2006 - 2008
Autocam 2001 - 2006
Delphi 1999 - 2001
Skills
Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Supply Chain Management, Kanban, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Kaizen, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Toyota Production System, JIT, Supply Chain, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing..., SMED, Strategic Planning, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Operations, TPM, Change Management, TQM, ISO, Quality Management, Team Building, SPC, Process Engineering, Product Development, Inventory Management, Root Cause Analysis, Production Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Theory of Constraints, Business Process..., FMEA, Coaching, Program Management, Injection Molding, Purchasing, Microsoft Word, Manufacturing Management, Cost Reduction, Quality Systems, Problem Solving, P&L, PPAP, FDA
Education
Grand Valley State University 2002 — 2006
MBA
Western Michigan University 1993 — 1998
Industrial Engineering
Varnum Class
Caliper Building Systems April 2010 - Present
Family Housing November 2009 - Present
Universal Forest Products September 2008 - November 2009
SHAWNLEE CONSTRUCTION August 2006 - October 2007
Turner Electric January 2006 - August 2006
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2002 — 2006
BS, Criminology / Business Administration
Universal Forest Products March 2011 - Present
Universal Forest Products March 2009 - March 2011
Universal Forest Products February 2005 - March 2009
Universal Forest Products February 2002 - February 2005
Universal Forest Products February 1998 - February 2002
Universal Forest Products February 1997 - February 1998
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago May 1995 - February 1997
Education
Grand Valley State University 2000 — 2003
M.B.A.
Hope College 1992 — 1995
B.A., Accounting
Hope College 1992 — 1995
B.A., Spanish
Harvey Building Products June 2013 - Present
Ply Gem June 2012 - June 2013
Kaycan May 2011 - June 2012
r.k. MILES, Inc. January 2008 - May 2011
Universal Forest Products May 1999 - August 2008
84 lumber company 1996 - 1999
Skills
Building Materials, Doors, Construction, Timber, Wood, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Roofs, Sales Management, Blueprint Reading, Procurement, Walls, Sales, Contract Management, New Business Development, Operations Management, Budgets, Negotiation, Team Building, Vinyl Siding, Account Management, Microsoft Office, Green Building, Key Account Management, B2B, Siding, Millwork, Pricing, Sales Operations, Contract Negotiation, Materials, Outside Sales, Management, Customer Service, Cold Calling, Contractors
Education
Hudson Valley Community College 1988 — 1991
a.a.s, construction technology
Temple-Inland February 2005 - Present
Plywood Company of Fort Worth February 1999 - March 2001
Universal Forest Products May 1992 - January 1999
Skills
Account Management, Sales Management, New Business Development, Forecasting, Pricing, Negotiation, Key Account Management, Sales, Direct Sales, Product Development
Education
Hillsdale College 1989 — 1992
BA, Marketing and Spanish
Hillsdale College 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing
Universal Forest Products October 2012 - Present
Universal Forest Products November 2011 - October 2012
Universal Forest Products May 2007 - November 2011
Skills
General Ledger, Forecasting, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Excel, Payroll, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Accounts Receivable
Education
Grand Valley State University 2011 — 2014
MBA
Grand Valley State University 2011 — 2013
Graduate Tax Studies Certificate
Grand Valley State University 2008 — 2010
BBA, Accounting, Finance
Grand Rapids Community College 2006 — 2008
Associates of Arts
Group O August 2010 - Present
Universal Forest Products August 2008 - June 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Photoshop
Education
Hope College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Communications
Hope College 2004 — 2008
BS, Communications
grosse pointe south
Valeritas 2013 - 2013
Universal Forest Products 2002 - 2008
Skills
AutoCAD, Solidworks, Mitek, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Submittals, Office 2010
Education
Hudson Valley Community College 2009 — 2012
Associate of Science (A.S.), Engineering Science, 2.85
Universal Forest Products January 2011 - Present
Education
Hope College 1972 — 1975
BS in Business Administraion and Economics
Ohio Fabricators Company December 2013 - Present
Universal Forest Products March 2005 - August 2012
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing, 5S
Education
Jackson Community College 1984 — 1986
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.5
Builders FirstSource January 2015 - Present
Builders First Source April 2008 - Present
Universal Forest Products April 2003 - April 2008
Skills
Concept Development, Design Management, Design Strategy, Creative Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Architecture, Framing, Computer Proficiency, Truss Design, Blueprint Reading, Truss, Architectural Drawings, Building Materials, Green Building, Timber, CAD, Value Engineering
Education
Southern Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Greenville Technical College 1999 — 2001
Associate's degree, Architectural Engineering
Greenville Technical College 1999 — 2001
Associate's degree, Construction Engineering
ITW Building Components Group September 2001 - Present
Universal Forest Products December 1999 - September 2001
Delta Brands January 1998 - December 1999
Ceramic cooling tower Justin industries January 1989 - March 1990
Esco Elevator company 1983 - 1989
Traulsen 1987 - 1988
Bell Petroleum Surveys Inc 1980 - 1983
Stratoflex Products 1979 - 1980
Skills
Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, AutoCAD, Product Development, Process Improvement, CAD, Team Building, Purchasing, Microsoft Excel
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Arlington
Tarrant County College
Texas Christian University
The University of Texas at Arlington
CB Insights September 2014 - Present
Vorsight January 2014 - September 2014
Safeway November 2013 - December 2013
Universal Forest Products May 2013 - October 2013
Lowe's Home Improvement January 2013 - May 2013
American Academy of Nursing June 2012 - August 2012
People & Animal Learning Services, Inc. (PALS) December 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Business Development, Lead Generation, Leadership, Cold Calling, Strategy, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Creative Strategy
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2009 — 2012
Bachelor’s Degree, Public Administration, 3.4 GPA
Indiana University South Bend 2008 — 2009
Business and Economics
Amphenol Alden April 2014 - Present
Smiths Connectors April 2012 - April 2014
Universal Forest Products August 2009 - April 2012
Skills
Manufacturing, Product Development, Sales Management, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Microsoft Office
Education
Hope College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Management
Universal Forest Products January 2014 - Present
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Building and Construction Technology
Greenfield Community College
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Universal Forest Products November 2014 - May 2015
O'Reilly Auto Parts January 2014 - May 2014
Education
ITT Technical Institute-San Antonio 2014 — 2016