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Valenite Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Wenxiu Zhao Wenxiu Zhao Greater Chicago Area Details
Wenxiu Zhao's Valenite Experience February 1995 - February 1997
Job Client Security Manager at Aon
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Aon  September 2014 - Present
Aon Hewitt  October 2011 - September 2014
Hewitt Associates  October 2009 - October 2011
Northwest Community Hospital  June 2008 - September 2009
Pactiv Corp  March 1997 - February 2008
Valenite   February 1995 - February 1997

Skills
Disaster Recovery, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, Data Center, Integration, VMware, Project Management, Troubleshooting, ITIL, Help Desk Support, SQL, Security, Windows Server, Windows 7, Change Management, Operating Systems, IT Management, IT Strategy, Program Management

Education
Eastern Michigan University   1992 — 1995
M.S, Computer Information Systems

Peking University   1985 — 1989
BA, Chinese Language and Literature

Sanjay Sarnaik Sanjay Sarnaik Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Sanjay Sarnaik's Valenite Experience 1989 - 1996
Job Experienced Supply Chain Management (Quality and Product launch)
Industry Aviation & Aerospace
Experience
Rolls Royce NA   January 2008 - Present
Metaldyne  September 2002 - January 2008
New Venture Gear  1996 - 2002
Valenite   1989 - 1996

Skills
DFMEA, Manufacturing, Automotive, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, PPAP, APQP, Program Management, Product Development, Product Design, Engineering

Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business   2001 — 2007
MBA, Supply Chain Management, Finance, General Management

Washington State University   1985 — 1987
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering

University of Detroit Mercy
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Genie Gilbert Genie Gilbert Zebulon, Georgia Details
Genie Gilbert's Valenite Experience 2000 - 2001
Job Maintenance Buyer at Ready Pac
Industry Food Production
Experience
Ready Pac  August 2006 - Present
Federal Mogul  2001 - 2005
Valenite   2000 - 2001

Education
Dekalb Technical College   2004 — 2006
Associate of Science, Accounting

Al Peeters Al Peeters Waukesha, Wisconsin Details
Al Peeters's Valenite Experience January 1998 - December 2009
Job Retired
Industry Machinery
Experience
Walter-Tools  January 2013 - April 2015
Walter-Tools  January 2010 - December 2012
Valenite   January 1998 - December 2009

Skills
General Machinist Trade..., Engineering, Machining, Machine Tools, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., CAD, Unigraphics, Cnc, Continuous Improvement, CAD/CAM, GD&T, Process Improvement, NX Unigraphics, CNC

Education
Lawrence Technological University   1994 — 1997
Associate of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology, Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Clayton Karr Clayton Karr Littleton, Colorado Details
Clayton Karr's Valenite Experience 1998 - 2006
Job District Manager / Sales at Mitsubishi Material USA Corp
Industry Machinery
Experience
Mitsubishi Material USA Corp  2006 - Present
Valenite   1998 - 2006
Iscar Metals  1994 - 1998

Skills
Manufacturing, Sales Management, Sales, Machining, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Project Management, CCNA, Needs Analysis, Supplier Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Channel Partners, Channel Sales, Distribution Strategies, Precision Tooling, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Machine Tools, Product Development, Manufacturing..., New Business Development, Key Account Management, Sales Operations

Education
Oxford Lane   1999 — 2000
CCNA, System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

Regis University   1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Administration and Management, General

Al Kabelis Al Kabelis Greater Chicago Area Details
Al Kabelis's Valenite Experience 1974 - 1987
Job OEM Specialist Sandvik Coromant.
Industry Machinery
Experience
Sandvik Coromant  December 2006 - Present
J&L Industrial Supply  2004 - 2006
Kennametal  1993 - 2002
Valenite   1974 - 1987

Skills
Machine Tools, Machining, Milling, Steel, Manufacturing..., Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Industrial Engineering, Product Development, CAD, Unigraphics, Engineering, Cnc, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Automation, Automotive, Solidworks, Machinery, CAD/CAM, Process Engineering, Materials, 5S, Design for Manufacturing, ISO, Injection Molding, Plastics

Education
DePaul University
Business

Bob McAnally Bob McAnally Asheville, North Carolina Area Details
Bob McAnally's Valenite Experience January 1997 - October 2002
Job at Sandvik Coromant
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Sandvik Coromant  October 2003 - Present
Sandvik Coromant  October 2007 - June 2009
Sandvik Coromant  May 2005 - September 2007
Sandvik Coromant  November 2003 - April 2005
Sterling Supply Company   October 2002 - November 2003
Valenite   January 1997 - October 2002
Valenite   October 1995 - December 1996
Valenite   August 1988 - October 1995
Valenite   August 1985 - August 1988

Skills
Machining, Manufacturing, Mill, Automotive, Cost Reduction, Indexable broaching, Milling, Manufacturing..., Machine Tools, Cnc, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing..., Engineering, 5S, Product Development, Product Design, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Time Study, Kaizen, SPC, Troubleshooting, CNC

Education
Alamance Community College   2013 — 2013
Certificate, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Central Michigan University   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Business

Jackie Dowd Jackie Dowd Greater Chicago Area Details
Jackie Dowd's Valenite Experience May 2007 - August 2007
Job Account Executive at OnX Enterprise Solutions
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
OnX Enterprise Solutions  June 2014 - Present
American Digital  August 2013 - March 2014
American Digital  August 2012 - August 2013
Hewlett-Packard  February 2010 - August 2012
Power Boat People   May 2009 - July 2012
Valenite   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Sales Process, HP Proliant, HP Server Hardware, Business Networking, Account Management, VMware, Team Leadership, CRM, Start-ups, B2B, Multi-channel Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Managed Services, Virtualization, Networking, Management, Leadership, Integration, Consulting, Security, Training, Sales, Cloud Computing

Education
Central Michigan University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor, Marketing

Notre Dame Prep   2001 — 2005

Pablo Michalco Pablo Michalco Greater Detroit Area Details
Pablo Michalco's Valenite Experience January 2001 - March 2003
Job Data & Insights Lead at iProspect
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
iProspect  February 2014 - Present
iProspect  April 2013 - January 2014
Carat  November 2012 - April 2013
The Bartech Group  January 2008 - August 2012
The Bartech Group  November 2006 - January 2008
TechCentral   July 2003 - November 2006
Valenite   January 2001 - March 2003

Skills
Accounting, Budgeting, Analysis, Financial Reporting, Excel, Financial Analysis, Ad Hoc Reporting, Access, Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Budgets, Program Management, Management, Process Improvement, Finance, Microsoft Excel, Accounts Receivable, Forecasting, Account Reconciliation, Payroll, Data Analysis, SAP

Education
Oakland University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor's of Science, Finance

Tim Sobolewski Tim Sobolewski Greater Detroit Area Details
Tim Sobolewski's Valenite Experience 1978 - 1998
Job Senior Sales Engineer at Kennametal Inc.
Industry Machinery
Experience
Kennametal Inc.  April 2010 - Present
Alion Science and Technology  August 2009 - January 2010
Seco Tools  2004 - 2008
valenite   1978 - 1998

Skills
Account Management, Automation, Automotive, 5S, Business Development, Cnc, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Direct Sales, Machine Tools, Engineering, FMEA, Forecasting, GD, ISO, Industrial Engineering, International Sales, Inventory Management, Kaizen, Key Account Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Machining, Management, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Negotiation, New Business Development, Pricing, Sales

Education
Macomb Community College   1975 — 1979
Associates, General

Denis Nicole Denis Nicole Greater Detroit Area Details
Denis Nicole's Valenite Experience May 2008 - October 2010
Job Human Resources Leader
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Transnations LLC   September 2009 - Present
Farmington Hills Fire Department  January 2000 - Present
Perceptron  May 2012 - December 2014
Valenite   May 2008 - October 2010
Ford Motor Company  September 2005 - December 2007
Ford Motor Company  July 1979 - December 2007

Skills
Restructuring, Recruitment/Retention, Performance Improvement, Conflict Management, Due Diligence, Organizational..., HR Strategy, Human Capital Management, Union, Compensation, Organizational Change, French, Spanish, SPHR, Interviewing, Culture Change, Human Resources, Employee Training, Workforce Planning, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Conflict Resolution, Employee Engagement, Performance Appraisal, HRIS, Employee Relations, Leadership, Labor Relations, Training, Management, Performance Management, Personnel Management, Benefits Administration, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Coaching, Succession Planning, Negotiation, Career Development, Change Management, Recruiting, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Technical Recruiting, HR Policies, HR Consulting, Sourcing, Organizational Design, Organizational..., Executive Coaching

Education
Cornell University   1977 — 1979
Masters, Industrial & Labor Relations

Providence College   1973 — 1977
BS, Health Services Administration

Saint Raphael Academy   1969 — 1973
HS

Steven Hasch Steven Hasch Greeneville, Tennessee Details
Steven Hasch's Valenite Experience 2004 - 2009
Job Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader at Parker Hannifin
Industry Machinery
Experience
Parker Hannifin  July 2010 - Present
Valenite   2004 - 2009
Robert Bosch  1999 - 2004
Ambrake Corp.   1997 - 1999
Rotary Lift  1997 - 1997
AlliedSignal  1994 - 1997
AlliedSignal  1992 - 1994
TRW Rack and Pinion Operations   1988 - 1992
Chromalox  1987 - 1988
Teledyne Stillman   1985 - 1987

Skills
Quality Control, Machining, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tools, 5S, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping

Education
Tennessee Technological University   1980 — 1985
BS, Industrial Technology

Oldham CO

Bob Billger Bob Billger Greater Detroit Area Details
Bob Billger's Valenite Experience January 1992 - July 1994
Job International Key Account Manager
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Seco Tools  January 2011 - Present
Seco Tools  March 2009 - December 2010
Seco Tools  March 1996 - March 2009
Quaker Chemical  November 1994 - May 1996
Valenite   January 1992 - July 1994
Kennametal  May 1979 - January 1992

Skills
Sales Management, Key Account Management, Manufacturing, New Business Development, Machining, Account Management, International Sales, Sales, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Sales Operations, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Sales Presentations, Product Management, Business Planning, Business Development, Machine Tools, Marketing Management, Budgets, Pricing, Contract Negotiation, Forecasting, Product Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering, B2B, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Direct Sales, Six Sigma, CRM, Income Statement, Product Launch, Sales Process, Solution Selling, P&L

Education
DeSales University   1984 — 1987
Sales & Marketing

Penn State University   1968 — 1974
Production Management

Dennis Delahunty Dennis Delahunty Greater Chicago Area Details
Dennis Delahunty's Valenite Experience September 2003 - Present
Job Sales Engineer at Walter Valenite
Industry Machinery
Experience
Valenite   September 2003 - Present

Education
Harper College   1988 — 1992
MET, Manufacturing Engineering

April Catan April Catan Portland, Oregon Area Details
April Catan's Valenite Experience June 2002 - April 2004
Job Regulatory Compliance Specialist at City of Newberg
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
City of Newberg  October 2008 - Present
Harry's Fresh Foods  September 2007 - September 2008
French Immersion at Portland Parks and Rec   2007 - 2008
Valenite   June 2002 - April 2004
Valenite   September 2001 - June 2002
Valenite   August 2000 - September 2001

Skills
Water Quality, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Science, Water, Process Improvement, Environmental..., Sustainability, Sampling, Environmental Consulting, Laboratory, Pretreatment, Environmental Permitting, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Policy, Environmental Awareness, Water Resources, Wastewater Treatment

Education
Macomb Community College
Associates, General Studies

Macomb Community College
Diploma, Health Unit Coordinator

Portland State University
BS, Microbiology

Lee Reiterman Lee Reiterman Greater Detroit Area Details
Lee Reiterman's Valenite Experience 1968 - 2006
Job Director Home Maintenance
Industry Design
Experience
Home Operating Systems (HOS)   September 2014 - Present
Kolar Corporation  2006 - 2009
Valenite   1968 - 2006

Education
Lawrence Technological University
BS, Architecture

Aaron Hoag, PMP®, CSM®, SA® Aaron Hoag, PMP®, CSM®, SA® San Francisco Bay Area Details
Aaron Hoag, PMP®, CSM®, SA®'s Valenite Experience February 1995 - May 1996
Job Engineering Program Manager at HewlettPackard
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Hewlett-Packard  October 2012 - Present
Hewlett-Packard  July 2010 - October 2012
MediaSpan  February 2007 - July 2008
RAH Homes, LLC   April 2003 - February 2007
C-Max Consultants   October 2000 - April 2003
Mott Community College  June 2001 - July 2001
Integra Engineering  March 2000 - June 2000
GRand DEsign  August 1997 - March 2000
United Technologies Automotive  August 1996 - August 1997
Valenite   February 1995 - May 1996

Skills
Program Management, Software Project..., Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Strategic Planning, PMP, Cross Functional Team..., Cross-functional Team..., Product Lifecycle..., Software Engineering, Databases, Testing, Microsoft SQL Server, Requirements Analysis, .NET, Software Development, Operations Management, Vendor Management, HP, Cloud Computing, HTML, Web Applications, SQL, Cross-functional..., Product Management, C#, SSRS, Scrum, Microsoft Reporting..., XML, Enterprise Software, Architectures, Agile, Business Intelligence, SQL Server, ASP.NET, ETL, OLAP

Education
University of Michigan-Flint   1991 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

Rich Stanisz Rich Stanisz Greater Detroit Area Details
Rich Stanisz's Valenite Experience November 2005 - December 2009
Job Business Development Manager at Production Tool Supply
Industry Machinery
Experience
Production Tool Supply  January 2010 - Present
Valenite   November 2005 - December 2009
Valenite   September 2006 - March 2007
Valenite   November 2005 - September 2006
J&L Industrial Supply  November 1990 - February 2002
J&L Industrial   1990 - 2002
J&L Industrial Supply  1990 - 2002
J&L Industrial Supply  1990 - 2002

Skills
Business Development, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Direct Sales, Forecasting, Leadership, Machine Tools, Management, Manufacturing, Marketing Management, New Business Development, Operations Management, Product Development, Pricing, Product Management, Purchasing, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Training, Automotive

Education
Madonna University   1988 — 1991
Bachelor, Business Administration

Madonna University   1988 — 1991
Bachelors, Business Administration

Gary Voltolina Gary Voltolina Greater Chicago Area Details
Gary Voltolina's Valenite Experience February 1991 - June 1996
Job Sales Manager at Murata Machinery USA
Industry Machinery
Experience
Murata Machinery USA   May 2000 - Present
Land-Tek Machinery   June 1996 - May 2000
Valenite   February 1991 - June 1996
McDonnell Douglas (Boeing)   June 1988 - February 1991

Skills
Sales Operations, Sales Management, Machining, Cnc, Manufacturing, Solidworks, Mechanical, Direct Sales, Distributors, Sales, International Sales, Engineering, Machine Tools, Milling, Machinery, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, New Business Development, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing..., Six Sigma, PPAP, SPC, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Automotive, Product Development, ISO, Automation, Robotics, Process Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Metal Fabrication, Injection Molding, Electronics, Purchasing, Material Handling, Pneumatics

Education
Eastern Illinois University   1981 — 1985
MS, Industrial Management

David Stein, PhD David Stein, PhD Greater Detroit Area Details
David Stein, PhD's Valenite Experience 1976 - 1989
Job Senior Executive/Consultant
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
D.C.Stein, LLC   January 2012 - Present
Denton ATD, Inc.   October 2001 - August 2010
Robert A. Denton, Inc.   January 1996 - October 2001
Federal APD, Inc   November 1989 - January 1996
Valenite   1976 - 1989
Vlasic Foods, Inc   June 1975 - July 1976

Skills
International Business..., Strategic Planning, Turnaround Experience, Organizational..., Volunteer Management, Program Management, Business Development, Manufacturing, Project Planning, Executive Management, Management, Leadership, Testing, Integration, Product Development, Engineering Management, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, Project Management, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Operations Management, Change Management, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Process Improvement, Vehicles, Automotive, New Business Development, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., Competitive Analysis, Quality Management, Medical Devices, Purchasing, Process Engineering, FMEA, Automotive Engineering, CAE, Quality System, International Business, Manufacturing..., Kanban, ISO, R&D, Kaizen, SPC, Product Design

Education
Suffield University   2005 — 2007
PhD, Business Admin & Organizational Development

Michigan State University   1987 — 1989
MBA, Executive MBA

Oakland University   1973 — 1985
BGS, Electrical Engineering

Rod Drummond Rod Drummond Green Bay, Wisconsin Area Details
Rod Drummond's Valenite Experience August 2002 - February 2006
Job
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
Unlimited Services  March 2015 - Present
Aspect Automation  February 2010 - February 2015
The Hudson-Sharp Machine Company   October 2006 - February 2010
The Riverside Company  2006 - 2009
Valenite   August 2002 - February 2006
Sandvik Tooling   2002 - 2006
Ingersoll International Inc.   1983 - September 2002
Ingerosll Cutting Tools   1983 - 2000

Skills
Leadership, P&L Management, Sales and Marketing, Mergers, Strategy, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Continuous Improvement, Business Development, Engineering, New Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Six Sigma, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Machine Tools, Team Building, Sales Operations, Change Management, Project Planning, Sales Management, Operations Management, Automotive, Negotiation, Strategic Planning

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   1993 — 1995
MBA

Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science

Darrell Johnson Darrell Johnson Greater Detroit Area Details
Darrell Johnson's Valenite Experience January 2008 - July 2010
Job Product Manager Milling Consumables at MakinoSST
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Makino-SST   September 2013 - Present
Toolmex Corporation  September 2012 - August 2013
EWIE Co, Inc  July 2011 - September 2012
DJ LLC   2010 - June 2011
Valenite   January 2008 - July 2010
Valenite   January 2005 - January 2008
Valenite   January 1998 - January 2005
Valenite   January 1996 - January 1998
Valenite   November 1984 - January 1996

Skills
Milling, Metal Cutting, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Marketing, Machine Tools, Machining, Product Development, Machinery, Automotive, Cnc, Management, Engineering, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Materials, Product Launch, Manufacturing..., CAD, Product Marketing, Industrial Engineering, Pricing, Supply Chain Management, FMEA, Business Planning, Strategy, Unigraphics, MRP, Business Development, 5S, CNC, Value Stream Mapping, SPC, Training, ISO, Purchasing, Injection Molding, Sales, GD&T, Six Sigma, Sheet Metal, Kaizen, Solidworks, Mechanical Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Automation, Process Engineering

Education
Lawrence Technological University   2011 — 2011
Certificate, Graduate Manufacturing Systems - Defense Industry

University of Detroit Mercy   1994 — 1998
Masters, Engineering and Business

Lawrence Technological University   1979 — 1991
BSME, Engineering

Jon DeDecker Jon DeDecker Davenport, Iowa Area Details
Jon DeDecker's Valenite Experience February 1984 - November 2000
Job District Manager Metrology Systems at Mahr Federal Inc.
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Mahr Federal Inc.  November 2000 - Present
Valenite   February 1984 - November 2000

Skills
Manufacturing, Sales Management, Machining, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Product Development, New Business Development, Sales, Medical Devices, Key Account Management, International Sales, Automotive, Salesforce.com, Cnc, Continuous Improvement, Metrology, Product Marketing, Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tools, Manufacturing...

Education
Bradley University   1974 — 1976
BS, Electrical Engineering

Chuck Curtiss Chuck Curtiss Greater Detroit Area Details
Chuck Curtiss's Valenite Experience January 1981 - January 1995
Job Chief Operating Officer at AB Specialty Machining/Automation
Industry Automotive
Experience
AB Specialty Machining/Automation   October 2013 - Present
Paramount Precision Products  October 2009 - October 2013
TriMas Corporation  January 2004 - August 2009
TriMas Corporation  January 2004 - July 2009
TALBOT HOLDINGS LTD   January 1995 - January 2004
Round Tool Group   January 2000 - January 2002
Talbot Holdings Ltd   January 1995 - January 2000
Talbot Holdings Ltd   January 1990 - January 1995
Valenite   January 1981 - January 1995
Modco Steel Division   January 1988 - January 1990

Skills
Due Diligence, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Mergers, Forecasting, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, ERP, Leadership, Working Capital..., Management, Finance, Negotiation, Product Development, Engineering, Restructuring, Continuous Improvement, Cost Management, New Business Development, Automotive, Competitive Analysis, Sales, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Machining, Purchasing, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Coaching, Human Resources, P&L Management, Business Planning, Sales Management, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Accounting, Team Building, Integration, Business Strategy, Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Pricing, Six Sigma, Inventory Management, Income Statement, Marketing, Team Leadership, Recruiting, Start-ups

Education
Wayne State University   1982 — 1985
MBA, Finance

Central Michigan University   1977 — 1981
BS, Business Administration

Rochester Adams High School

Tamara Bieth, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Tamara Bieth, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Greater Detroit Area Details
Tamara Bieth, SHRM-SCP, SPHR's Valenite Experience 2000 - 2005
Job Senior Compensation Specialist at DTE Energy
Industry Utilities
Experience
DTE Energy  May 2014 - Present
R. L. Polk & Co.   March 2011 - April 2014
R. L. Polk & Co.   2007 - March 2011
R. L. Polk & Co.   2006 - 2007
R. L. Polk & Co.   2005 - 2006
Valenite   2000 - 2005
Valenite   1995 - 2000
Valenite   1994 - 1995

Skills
Human Resources, Employee Benefits, HRIS, FMLA, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Job Descriptions, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Salary, Compensation Structures, HR Consulting, Job Evaluation, Employee Relations, New Hire Orientations, Labor Relations, Workforce Planning, Organizational Design, Total Rewards Strategies, Succession Planning, Incentive Programs, PeopleSoft, Compensation Structure..., Talent Management, Strategic HR, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Recognition, HR Policies, Compensation Strategies, Compensation & Benefit, College Recruiting, Personnel Management, Project Planning, Employee Engagement, SPHR, Employment Law, COBRA, HR Transformation, Legal Compliance, Compensation & Benefits

Education
Oakland University   1988 — 1992
BS, Human Resources Development

Marine City High School

Chris Kirkum Chris Kirkum Greater Detroit Area Details
Chris Kirkum's Valenite Experience 1986 - 1993
Job Director Chassis & Interior Products at Android Industries
Industry Automotive
Experience
Android Industries  August 2013 - Present
Android Industries  July 2012 - August 2013
Android Industries  July 2007 - July 2012
Android Industries  July 2001 - July 2007
Mount Clemens Volunteer Fire Department   July 1987 - October 2004
Android Industries  March 1999 - July 2001
Sekurit Saint Gobain   1996 - 1999
Autovention   1993 - 1996
Valenite   1986 - 1993

Skills
Plant Operations..., Hands-on Approach, New Plant Launch and..., Health and Safety, Continuous Improvement, Project/Program..., Problem Solving, Engineering/Technical..., Teambuilding & Training, Lean Manufacturing, Professional Mentoring, Automotive Engineering, Leadership Development, Cost-Reduction..., Quality & Risk..., Youth Mentoring, Chassis, Operations Management, Automotive, Manufacturing, Cost Reduction..., FMEA, Factory, Engineering, Risk Management, APQP, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, PPAP, Team Building, Start-ups, Kaizen, Product Development, 5S, Manufacturing..., Value Stream Mapping, Machine Tools, TS16949

Education
Lawrence Technological University   1987 — 1994
BSME, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing

Kevin Lecik Kevin Lecik Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Kevin Lecik's Valenite Experience February 2004 - January 2006
Job Cox Business
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Cox Communications  October 2013 - Present
Cox Communications  September 2013 - Present
Smart City Networks  October 2011 - Present
Jacobs Engineering  February 2011 - October 2011
Ahern Rentals  December 2007 - December 2010
TREC Investment Realty   August 2006 - November 2007
Valenite   February 2004 - January 2006
Ametek  January 2000 - February 2004

Skills
Account Management, Advertising, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Sales Operations, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Trade Shows, Selling, Sales Process, Direct Sales

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   2010 — 2011
BBA, Marketing

Phil Kegley, Sr. Phil Kegley, Sr. Dayton, Ohio Area Details
Phil Kegley, Sr.'s Valenite Experience March 1994 - December 2006
Job Director at HKR Ventures LLC.
Industry Machinery
Experience
HKR Ventures LLC.   2010 - Present
Mapal   May 2008 - March 2010
Seco Tools  March 2007 - May 2008
Valenite   March 1994 - December 2006
Teledyne Firth Sterling   January 1977 - March 1984
Xtek  January 1974 - January 1977

Skills
Sales, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, New Business Development, Sales Management, Cnc, Automotive, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Negotiation, Industrial Engineering, Machine Tools, Machining, Account Management, CAD/CAM, Process Improvement, Manufacturing..., Materials, Direct Sales, Sales Operations, Engineering, Machinery, Injection Molding, Process Engineering, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Purchasing, Kaizen, Plastics, ISO, FMEA, 5S, APQP, Design for Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, SPC, Automation, Cross-functional Team..., PPAP, Supply Chain, Toyota Production System, Creative Problem Solving, Metal Fabrication, Solution Selling, Problem Solving, Product Management, Training

Education
Miami University   1973 — 1980
BSAS, Mechanical Engineering/Ind'l Mktg.

Princeton High School   1969 — 1973

David Bader David Bader Greater Detroit Area Details
David Bader's Valenite Experience March 1997 - December 1999
Job Vice President of Business Development at Industrial Control Repair
Industry Industrial Automation
Experience
Industrial Control Repair  June 2010 - Present
E&R Industrial  October 2008 - June 2010
IS One, Incorporated   October 2008 - June 2010
HSS, LLC   January 2002 - September 2006
Mahar-Ewie, LLC   December 1999 - December 2001
Valenite   March 1997 - December 1999
Sandvik Coromant  December 1986 - March 1997

Skills
Team Building, Business Acumen, Marketing Strategy, Supply Chain, P&L Management, Business Management, New Business Development, Mentoring, Strategic Planning, Strategic Leadership, Partnership Development, Partner Management, Strategic Partnerships, Management, Partnerships, Manufacturing, Start-ups, Automotive, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Leadership, Business Development, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Strategy, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Operations Management, Account Management, Pricing, Logistics, Training, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Process, Product Marketing, Key Account Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Cold Calling, Marketing

Education
University of Michigan-Flint
Business

Angelo Chavez Angelo Chavez Dayton, Ohio Area Details
Angelo Chavez's Valenite Experience May 2003 - August 2006
Job Head of IT Americas at Johnson Electric
Industry Automotive
Experience
Johnson Electric  January 2013 - Present
Johnson Controls  October 2007 - January 2013
Valenite   May 2003 - August 2006
Sandvik Coromant  September 1995 - May 2003
Johnson & Johnson  May 1985 - September 1995

Skills
Quality Assurance, Program Management, Resource Management, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Capacity Planning, Crisis Management, JAD, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, ERP, Change Management, Project Management, IT Strategy, Integration, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Team Leadership, Business Process..., Visio, SAP, Management, Operations Management, E-commerce, Lean Manufacturing, SDLC, Strategy, Leadership, Data Center, Security, Governance, Team Building, IT Management, Strategic Planning, Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Vendor Management, Outsourcing, PMP, Project Portfolio..., Process Engineering, IT Service Management, PMO, ITIL, Business Analysis, MS Project, Infrastructure, Disaster Recovery, Business Process

Education
El Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresa (IPADE) / IPADE   2008 — 2009
D1, D1 - Alta Dirección de Empresa

College of Saint Elizabeth   1999 — 2002
Master of Science in Management, Management - Organizational Change

College of Saint Elizabeth
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems

Raritan Valley Community College   1990 — 1994
AAS Data Processing, Programming Option

Bruce Ryman Bruce Ryman Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Bruce Ryman's Valenite Experience July 1991 - August 1994
Job RETIRED from Praxair, Inc.
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Praxair, Inc.   September 1994 - August 2015
Valenite   July 1991 - August 1994
MacKay & Company  May 1988 - June 1991
TRW Inc.  February 1972 - May 1988
Northern Supply Co   August 1969 - January 1972

Skills
Project Management, Business Development, Marketing, Combustion, Market Research, Industrial Gases, Management, Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development, Six Sigma, Strategy, Negotiation, Air Separation, Cross-functional Team..., Start-ups, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, New Business Development, Operations Management, Key Account Management, Hydrogen, Market Development, UniSim, Cryogenics

Education
Baldwin Wallace University   1981 — 1984
MBA, Systems Approach to Mgmt

Greg Darling Greg Darling Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Greg Darling's Valenite Experience October 2002 - September 2006
Job V.P. and Sales manager CNC Fabrication Resource
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
CNC Fabrication Resource   July 2010 - Present
SECO TOOLS CO   September 2006 - July 2010
Sumitomo Electric Carbide  September 2006 - September 2007
SUMITOMO ELECTRIC CARBIDE CO   January 2006 - September 2007
VALENITE CUTTING TOOLS, LLC   November 2002 - September 2006
Valenite   October 2002 - September 2006
MAHAR TOOL SUPPLY, INCORPORATED   January 1999 - January 2002
MILACRON, INCORPORATED   January 1998 - January 1999
KELTECH, INCORPORATED   April 1998 - August 1998
TOOL AND ABRASIVE SALES, INCORPORATED   January 1997 - January 1998

Skills
Cnc, Machine Tools, Product Development, Machinery, Manufacturing..., Sales Operations, Automotive, Manufacturing, Milling, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metal Fabrication, Materials, Machining, Welding, Automation, Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Process Engineering, Purchasing, Management, FMEA, Design for Manufacturing, Kanban, Sales, Mechanical Engineering, Sheet Metal, Robotics, Steel, Components, CAD/CAM, Product Design, Key Account Management, Process Improvement, PPAP, CNC, ISO

Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community College   1987 — 1988
Business, English Studies

Kalamazoo Valley Community College   1985 — 1987
Business Administration and Management, General

Sona Jain Sona Jain Greater Detroit Area Details
Sona Jain's Valenite Experience September 1999 - May 2002
Job IT Project Manager at GE Aviation
Industry Banking
Experience
GE Aviation  June 2015 - Present
GE - Capital  December 2011 - May 2015
Comerica Bank  January 2004 - December 2011
University of Detroit Mercy  September 2006 - December 2008
BASF  May 2002 - September 2003
Valenite   September 1999 - May 2002

Skills
SDLC, Cloud Computing, Systems Analysis, Software Development, Software Project..., Agile Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Program Management, Project Management, Requirements Gathering, Integration, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, IT Strategy, Business Process...

Education
University of Detroit Mercy   1997 — 2001
Masters, Computer Information Systems

Karen Kish Karen Kish Greater Detroit Area Details
Karen Kish's Valenite Experience June 1989 - March 2010
Job Photographer / Creative Director at Karen Kish Photography
Industry Photography
Experience
Luxe32   July 2012 - Present
Karen Kish Photography   May 2011 - Present
International Academy of Design and Technology  January 2010 - October 2012
International Academy of Design and Technology  March 2011 - December 2011
Valenite   June 1989 - March 2010

Skills
Digital Photography, Photography, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Retouching, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Drawing Skills, Photo Editing, Photojournalism, Portrait Photography, Fashion Photography, Wedding Photography, Adobe Dreamweaver, Production Management..., Purchasing, Supervisory Skills, Video, Video Lighting, Video Production, Logo Design, Image Manipulation, Audio Editing, Committed to..., Film Editing, Web Design, Digital Illustration, PowerPoint, Video Editing, Creative Direction, Lighting, Drawing, Image Editing, Art, Animation, Motion Graphics, Advertising, Digital Media, Dreamweaver, Final Cut Pro, Illustration, Branding, Mac

Education
International Academy of Design and Technology-Troy   2010 — 2012
Bachelor Degree, Digital Media, Suma Cum Laude

College for Creative Studies   1981 — 1985
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Graphic Design - Illlustration

Jerry Fireman Jerry Fireman Greater Boston Area Details
Jerry Fireman's Valenite Experience 1973 - 1977
Job Creating and distributing marketing content for technology companies
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Structured Information   1984 - Present
French & Rogers   1977 - 1984
Valenite   1973 - 1977

Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Public Relations, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Writing, Digital Media, Marketing, Promotions, Management, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Internal Communications, Online Marketing, New Media, Copywriting, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Development, Lead Generation, SEO, Social Networking

Education
University of Michigan   1976 — 1978
MBA, Marketing

Wayne State University   1969 — 1972
B.A., Journalism

Peggy VanderVlucht Peggy VanderVlucht Greater Detroit Area Details
Peggy VanderVlucht's Valenite Experience March 1979 - December 2009
Job RETIRED at HOME
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
HOME  Customer Service RepresentativeCeratizitApril 2011 - December 2014
Valenite   March 1979 - December 2009
Valenite   March 1979 - December 1995

Skills
Process Improvement, Technical Training, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Purchasing, Process Engineering, Automotive, Inventory Management, Materials Management, Management, Product Development, SAP, Product Management, Leadership, Training, Project Planning, Program Management, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, Integration, Materials, Sales, Sales Management, Operations Management, Customer Service

Education
Oakland Community College   1982 — 1987
Business & Accounting

James Burke James Burke Warren, Michigan Details
James Burke's Valenite Experience 1992 - 1994
Job Engineering Group Manager Global Chassis Advanced Vehicle Development at General Motors
Industry Automotive
Experience
General Motors  July 2013 - Present
General Motors  October 2010 - June 2013
General Motors  November 2009 - October 2010
General Motors  2008 - 2010
General Motors  2006 - 2008
General Motors  2001 - 2006
General Motors  1998 - 2001
General Motors  1994 - 1998
Valenite   1992 - 1994
Ford Motor Company  1991 - 1992

Skills
Chassis, Unigraphics, Automotive, Vehicles, Suspension, Brake, Engineering Leadership, Automotive Engineering, Engineering, Driveline, Powertrain, DFMEA, PPAP, APQP, Geometric Dimensioning..., Automotive Design, NX Unigraphics, Steering, Components

Education
Eastern Michigan University   1991 — 1993
Masters of Science, Industrial Technology/Manufacturing

Eastern Michigan University   1988 — 1991
Bachelors of Science, Industrial Technology/CAD/CAM

Earl Griffin - CSTM, CSM Earl Griffin - CSTM, CSM Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Earl Griffin - CSTM, CSM's Valenite Experience 1997 - 2001
Job Senior Software Quality Assurance Manager | Proven Leader | Continuous Improvement Focused
Industry Computer Software
Experience
GE Energy  2006 - 2014
CA - MultiGen-Paradigm   2001 - 2006
Valenite   1997 - 2001
Kennametal  1986 - 1997

Skills
Quality Assurance, Testing, Software Quality..., SDLC, Test Automation, Six Sigma, Software Development, Agile Methodologies, System Testing, Requirements Analysis, ALM/QC Management, BDD - Behavioral Driven..., Test Management, Test Planning, Requirements Management, Manual Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Integration, Product Management, Software Design, Risk Management, Software Project..., MS Visual Studio, Quality Risk Management, Software Documentation, Rally, Ombudsman

Education
North Carolina State University
BSAE, Aerospace Engineering

Caldwell Technical Institute
Associates in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering

Bob Carson Bob Carson Greater Detroit Area Details
Bob Carson's Valenite Experience January 1999 - March 2007
Job Manager Distribution & Business Development at Seco Tools
Industry Machinery
Experience
Seco Tools  February 2007 - Present
Valenite   January 1999 - March 2007

Skills
Manufacturing, Milling, Strategic Planning, Cnc, Machining, Contract Negotiation, Cutting Tools, Engineering, Team Building, Automotive, Sales Management, Machine Tools, New Business Development, Continuous Improvement, Industrial Distribution, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Purchasing, Business Development, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales Operations, Business Strategy, Distribution Strategies, Pricing, Six Sigma, Strategic Partnerships, Process Engineering, Change Management, Kaizen, Industrial Engineering, Key Account Management, Operations Management, Product Management, Manufacturing..., CAD/CAM, Cross-functional Team..., Materials, Machinery, Inventory Management, Forecasting, 5S, Manufacturing...

Education
Bryant University   1974 — 1976
BS, Management

Angelo Chavez Angelo Chavez Greater Detroit Area Details
Angelo Chavez's Valenite Experience 2003 - 2006
Job Information Technology Executive/Professional
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Valenite LLC (A Sandvik Company)   May 2003 - August 2006
Valenite   2003 - 2006
Sandvik  1995 - 2006
Sandvik Coromant (A Sandvik Company)   September 1995 - May 2003
Johnson & Johnson  May 1985 - September 1995

Education
College of Saint Elizabeth
Master, Master of Science in Management

College of Saint Elizabeth
Bachelor, Bachelor of Science Business Administration - Computer Information Systems

David Darrigo David Darrigo Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
David Darrigo's Valenite Experience 1993 - 2006
Job Account Manager
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
IncisionTech   June 2009 - Present
IncisionTech   2009 - 2009
General Carbide   February 2007 - November 2008
Sandvik Hard Mateials   May 1993 - March 2006
Valenite   1993 - 2006
St Gobain Industrial Ceramics   September 1987 - May 1993

Skills
Qkuality Control...

Education
University of Pittsburgh   1970 — 1974

Katie Mayer Katie Mayer Greater Detroit Area Details
Katie Mayer's Valenite Experience 1998 - 2002
Job Manager Global Financial Services at AAM
Industry Automotive
Experience
AAM  April 2012 - Present
AAM  May 2011 - March 2012
American Axle & Manufacturing  November 2009 - April 2011
American Axle & Manufacturing  February 2009 - December 2009
American Axle & Mfg.   January 2006 - February 2009
American Axle & Manufacturing  May 2005 - January 2006
Copper and Brass Sales (TKMNA)   May 2004 - April 2005
Americal Axle & Mfg.   May 2002 - April 2004
Valenite   1998 - 2002

Skills
Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, Finance, Accounting, Budgets, Target Costing, Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Modeling, Internal Audit, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Hyperion, Leadership

Education
Walsh College   2001 — 2005
Masters, Finance

University of Detroit Mercy   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General

Andrew Dine Andrew Dine Greater Detroit Area Details
Andrew Dine's Valenite Experience 1983 - 1995
Job Account Manager at HommelEtamic America
Industry Industrial Automation
Experience
Hommel-Etamic America   March 1995 - Present
Valenite   1983 - 1995
Marposs Gauges   1977 - 1983

Skills
Manufacturing, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Machine Tools, Microsoft Office, SPC, Negotiation, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, Machining, Automation, Process Improvement, CAD

Education
Michigan State University   1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Warren Woods High School   1968 — 1972
High School, Business

Jerry DeMott Jerry DeMott Greater Detroit Area Details
Jerry DeMott's Valenite Experience September 1991 - February 1995
Job Network Engineer & Administrator at General Motors
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
General Motors  January 2013 - Present
HP Enterprise Services  February 2008 - January 2013
EDS  September 1999 - January 2008
EDS  February 1995 - August 1999
Valenite   September 1991 - February 1995
DOTT Computer Systems Inc   March 1986 - September 1991

Skills
Servers, Data Center, VPN, DNS, Network Administration, Routers, Switches, DHCP, WAN, Windows, Network Engineering, Software Installation, Security, CCNA, Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, System Administration, Wireless Networking, Cisco Wireless, Server Administration, Active Directory, Program Management, Disaster Recovery, Software Documentation, network trouble shooting, CiscoWorks, Sniffer, Inventory Management, Organizing, Network Operations, Web Design, Microsoft Servers, CC, IP Networking, Cisco, Windows Server, Network Design, Visio, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Testing, Documentation, Team Leadership, LAN/WAN, Cisco VoIP, Wireshark, Netscout, HTML, Wordpress, Cisco Call Manager

Education
University of Michigan   1983 — 1985
Bachelor in Computer Science, Computer Science

Mott Community College   1980 — 1982
Associates in Science, Math and Physics

Redeemer Lutheran   1968 — 1976

Brad Mead Brad Mead Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Brad Mead's Valenite Experience December 2002 - September 2005
Job VP of Sales and Marketing at TechMet Carbides,Inc
Industry Executive Office
Experience
TechMet- Carbides,Inc   May 2013 - Present
Ceratizit USA  October 2011 - May 2013
Alro Industrial Supply   February 2007 - October 2011
Seco Tools  September 2004 - February 2007
Valenite   December 2002 - September 2005

Skills
CRM, Manufacturing, Management, Pricing, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Sales, Purchasing, Business Development, Marketing, Training, Continuous Improvement, Budgets, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Account Management, Machine Tools, Automotive, Supply Chain Management, Key Account Management, Coaching, Customer Service, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Machining, Integration, Cnc, Negotiation, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Direct Sales, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Sales Process, Engineering, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Leadership, Business Strategy, Selling, Product Management, Business Planning, B2B

Education
Iowa State University   1975 — 1978

Pauline Bary Khan Pauline Bary Khan Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Pauline Bary Khan's Valenite Experience 1992 - 1997
Job Director, Program in Technical Communication at University of Michigan
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
University of Michigan  2012 - Present
University of Michigan  September 1997 - June 2012
Pearson Custom Publishing  2008 - 2008
Valenite   1992 - 1997
GE Fanuc  1990 - 1992

Skills
Technical Writing, Teaching, Research, Editing, Leadership, Proposal Writing, Educational Technology, Content Strategy, Higher Education, Project Management, Testing

Education
University of Michigan   1996 — 1997
MS, Technical Communications

University of Michigan   1985 — 1989
BS, Mechanical Engineering

Mark Jagner Mark Jagner Greater Detroit Area Details
Mark Jagner's Valenite Experience May 1985 - January 1999
Job Research Engineer at Ford Motor Company
Industry Automotive
Experience
Ford Motor Company  February 2001 - Present
Valenite   May 1985 - January 1999

Skills
Powder X-ray Diffraction, Scanning Electron..., Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Characterization, Electron Microscopy, Materials, Catalysis, Spectroscopy, R&D, Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Engineering, Mechanical Testing, Automotive, Machining, Process Engineering, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis

Education
Eastern Michigan University   1998 — 2000
BFA, Fine Art - Painting

University of Michigan   1980 — 1984
BSE, Materials Science and Engineering

Christine McDermott Christine McDermott Greater Detroit Area Details
Christine McDermott's Valenite Experience August 1995 - May 2004
Job Chief Human Resources Officer at Ghafari Companies
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
Ghafari Companies   August 2006 - Present
Mapal Inc  May 2004 - August 2006
Valenite   August 1995 - May 2004

Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, HRIS, Human Resources, Onboarding, Management, Talent Management, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Change Management, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Succession Planning, New Hire Orientations, Technical Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Labor Relations, College Recruiting, FMLA, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, HR Management Group,..., Temporary Placement, Applicant Tracking..., Organizational..., Workforce Planning, Training, Sourcing

Education
University of Michigan
B.A., Psychology

Chris Rainesalo Chris Rainesalo Greater Detroit Area Details
Chris Rainesalo's Valenite Experience September 1995 - October 2000
Job Mechanical Design Engineer at Esys Corporation
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
ESYS Defense   January 2008 - June 2008
ND Industries  March 2007 - October 2007
Ti-Coating Inc   October 2000 - December 2006
Valenite   September 1995 - October 2000
Ti-Coating, Inc.   February 1991 - September 1995
Valenite   December 1984 - February 1991

Education
Carnegie Mellon University   1980 — 1984
BSME, Engineering

Elizabeth Wang Elizabeth Wang Greater Detroit Area Details
Elizabeth Wang's Valenite Experience April 2004 - September 2009
Job Marketing director at Walter China
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Walter China   September 2009 - Present
Valenite   April 2004 - September 2009
Sandvik Coromant  April 1991 - April 2004

Skills
Multicultural, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy

Education
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Bachelor, Power Mech. Engineering

Samson Davis Samson Davis Toronto, Canada Area Details
Samson Davis's Valenite Experience December 1999 - August 2003
Job Sales and Business Management, Country Manager Kennametal
Industry Machinery
Experience
Kennametal  December 2008 - Present
Kennametal Inc  December 2007 - December 2008
Kennametal  August 2003 - December 2007
Valenite   December 1999 - August 2003
Indicarb Ltd   August 1995 - June 1999
Duramill Industrial Supplies Inc.   1999 - 1999
Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd   June 1989 - July 1995

Education
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli   1985 — 1989
Bachelor Of Engineering, Production Engineering

Tony Aquilina Tony Aquilina Greater Detroit Area Details
Tony Aquilina's Valenite Experience April 1997 - June 1999
Job Engineering Supervisor at Ford Motor Company
Industry Automotive
Experience
Ford Motor Company  May 2013 - Present
Ford  May 2000 - April 2013
General Motors  July 1999 - May 2000
Valenite   April 1997 - June 1999

Skills
Design for Manufacturing, Machine Tools, DFMEA, PPAP, APQP, Automotive, FMEA, Automotive Engineering, GD&T, Teamcenter, Manufacturing..., Vehicles, Catia, Injection Molding, Program Management, Product Development, Nastran, Product Design, Manufacturing, Engineering, Components, Unigraphics, Sheet Metal, Engineering Management, Poka Yoke, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Plastics, Mechanical Engineering, Molding, Tolerance Analysis

Education
University of Michigan   2003 — 2007
MSAE, Automotive Engineering

University of Michigan-Dearborn   1992 — 1997
BSME

Thomas Kilkenney Thomas Kilkenney Greater Detroit Area Details
Thomas Kilkenney's Valenite Experience 1994 - 1996
Job Consultant / Recruiter
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Kilkenney & Associates   October 2009 - Present
Valenite   1994 - 1996
Sandvik Coromant  October 1978 - September 1994

Skills
Sales, Management, Employment Contracts, Management Coaching, Cutting Tools, Team Building, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Sales Management, Machining, Machine Tools, Training, Product Marketing, Recruiting, Automotive, Project Management, Engineering, Cnc, Operations Management, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Direct Sales, New Business Development, Continuous Improvement, Industrial Engineering, Account Management, Process Engineering, Negotiation, Six Sigma, Purchasing, B2B, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Pricing, Business Planning, Contract Negotiation, Manufacturing..., Business Strategy, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Manufacturing..., Business Development, Strategy, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Key Account Management

Education
Franklin University   1979 — 1981
none, accounting, business

Jim Gloeckner Jim Gloeckner Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Jim Gloeckner's Valenite Experience October 1998 - July 2001
Job Sr. Accountant at PADNOS
Industry Accounting
Experience
PADNOS   July 2001 - Present
Valenite   October 1998 - July 2001
Keebler  March 1995 - June 2000
Professional Sales Affiliates   April 1993 - February 1994

Skills
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Budgets, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Outlook, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Finance, Financial Accounting, Cash Management, Cash Flow, Corporate Finance, Treasury Management, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management

Education
Walsh College   1995 — 2000
M.S.P.A., Accounting and Finance

Grand Valley State University   1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

Thomas Rivard Thomas Rivard Greater Detroit Area Details
Thomas Rivard's Valenite Experience January 1979 - September 1989
Job Project Manger/Manufacturing Engineer Powertrain Professional
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Detroit Diesel  Development/Project EngineerDetroit Diesel2012 - 2012
Case New Holland  2011 - 2011
Chrysler  December 1999 - September 2008
Sandvik Coromant  January 1998 - December 1999
Lamb Technicon  May 1995 - July 1997
Frasier Engineering   September 1991 - September 1994
Valenite   January 1979 - September 1989

Skills
Machining, Engineering, Tooling, Powertrain, Components, Program Management, Installation Management, Project Management, Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Process Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations

Education
Siena Heights University   2001 — 2003
BAS, Engineering Technology

Detroit Engineering Institue   1976 — 1979
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Henry Scussel Henry Scussel Greater Detroit Area Details
Henry Scussel's Valenite Experience 1982 - 2001
Job Retired and loving it
Industry Recreational Facilities and Services
Experience
Home  March 2012 - Present
Sandvik Hard Materials  June 2009 - March 2012
Sandvik Hard Materials  July 2005 - June 2009
Valenite   1982 - 2001

Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Machining, SPC, Machine Tools, ISO

Education
Oakland University   1988 — 1992
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Production and Operations Management

John Tuite John Tuite Portland, Oregon Area Details
John Tuite's Valenite Experience April 2009 - December 2009
Job Field Sales Engineer at Walter USA
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Walter USA  January 2010 - Present
Valenite   April 2009 - December 2009
Kennametal  February 2005 - January 2009
Kennametal  2002 - 2005
Ingersoll Cutting Tools  1999 - 2002
Ingersoll Machine Tools  1995 - 1999

Skills
Cnc, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Time Management, PowerPoint, Machine Tools, Machining, Product Development, Sales Operations, Training, Sales Management, Engineering, Automotive, Manufacturing, Forecasting

Education
Rock Valley College   1998 — 1998
AutoCAD & CADAM

Rock Valley College

Ken Banach Ken Banach Greater Detroit Area Details
Ken Banach's Valenite Experience January 2003 - February 2006
Job Chief Financial Officer at Detroit Public Television
Industry Automotive
Experience
Detroit Public Television  June 2015 - Present
James Group International  May 2013 - Present
Durr Ecoclean Inc.  May 2006 - February 2013
Valenite   January 2003 - February 2006
Visteon  July 2000 - December 2002
Schmalbach Lubeca PET packaging Americas   July 1995 - June 2000
Manimark Corporation   April 1993 - June 1995
Deloitte & Touche  July 1988 - September 1991

Skills
Manufacturing, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Cash Flow, Forecasting, Budgets, Financial Reporting, Automotive, SAP, Leadership, Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Business Strategy, Auditing, Business Planning, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Management, Team Building, Finance, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Business Process..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Managerial Finance, Internal Controls, ERP, Operations Management, Start-ups, Analysis, Change Management, Negotiation, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Accounting, JD Edwards, Purchasing, Team Leadership, Due Diligence

Education
Eastern Michigan University   1991 — 1992
MBA, Finance

Eastern Michigan University   1984 — 1988
BBA, Accounting

Michael Scussel Michael Scussel Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Michael Scussel's Valenite Experience August 1994 - July 1999
Job Quality Engineer at Magna Mirrors
Industry Automotive
Experience
Magna Mirrors  September 2011 - Present
ACEMCO Incorporated  June 2010 - September 2011
Magna Sealing and Glass Systems   March 2009 - May 2010
Magna Sealing and Glass Systems   September 2005 - March 2009
Magna Donnelly  August 2003 - October 2005
Donnelly  January 2002 - August 2003
Donnelly  October 2000 - January 2002
Agritek Industries, Inc  March 2000 - September 2000
Johnson Controls Inc  September 1999 - March 2000
Valenite   August 1994 - July 1999

Skills
APQP, Quality Systems, PPAP, TS16949, Six Sigma, ISO, SPC, FMEA, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, DMAIC, Statistics, Quality System, Automotive, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Manufacturing, Process Improvement

Education
Grand Valley State University   2004 — 2008
Business Administration; Finance and Business Law

University of Arizona   1990 — 1993
Masters of Science, Industrial Engineering

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute   1987 — 1988
Master of Science, Engineering Science; Manufacturing Systems Engineering

University of Michigan   1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Gary Campau Gary Campau Greater Detroit Area Details
Gary Campau's Valenite Experience February 1989 - May 1990
Job Mechanical Design Engineer at Balance Technology Inc.
Industry Automotive
Experience
Balance Technology Inc  May 2005 - Present
TRW  June 1999 - June 2004
TRW  September 1994 - June 1999
Panorama Egineering   May 1990 - September 1994
Valenite   February 1989 - May 1990

Skills
Catia, Solidworks, Engineering, CAD, Manufacturing, AutoCAD, Product Design, Automotive, Product Development

Education
Lawrence Technological University   1987 — 1999
BSET, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Ronald Hicks Ronald Hicks Greater Detroit Area Details
Ronald Hicks's Valenite Experience 2000 - 2004
Job Assistant Sales Manager at Hitachi Tool ( HMA)
Industry Automotive
Experience
Hitachi Tool ( HMA)   November 2012 - Present
E&R Industrial Supply  July 2011 - Present
Edward Andrews International / Pinnacle Machine Tool   2010 - July 2011
Sumitomo Carbide   2008 - 2009
Sumitomo Carbide   2004 - 2008
Valenite   2000 - 2004
Mascotech- Swiss Precision- Four Way Tool and Die   1995 - 2000

Education
Macomb Community College   1997 — 2000
Tool & Die Apprenticeship

Michael Shereck Michael Shereck Greater Chicago Area Details
Michael Shereck's Valenite Experience 1996 - 1999
Job Managing Director; Special Projects Division at Rose Paving Company
Industry Construction
Experience
Rose Paving Company  April 2006 - Present
Landmark Education  2004 - 2006
Sales Consultants of LaGrange   January 2000 - April 2004
Valenite   1996 - 1999
Carboloy - Seco Tools   1994 - 1996
Kennametal  1986 - 1993

Education
Illinois Institute of Technology   1983 — 1986
BS, Industrial Management

Northern Illinois University   1973 — 1976
I & T

Scott Abbs Scott Abbs Elkhart, Indiana Area Details
Scott Abbs's Valenite Experience 1982 - 1987
Job Sales at Shelton Machinery
Industry Machinery
Experience
Shelton Machinery   1989 - Present
Baxter - Standard Modern   1987 - 1989
Valenite   1982 - 1987
Clausing Lathes   1977 - 1982
Ex-Cello, Goshen Indiana   1974 - 1977

Skills
Lathe, Product Development, Cnc, Machine Tools, Solidworks, Stamping, Injection Molding, Machining, Manufacturing, CAD, Machinery, Manufacturing..., Milling, Manufacturing..., CAD/CAM, Lean Manufacturing

Education
Ferris State University   1972 — 1974
Assc, Machine Tool Tech

Daniel Picotte Daniel Picotte Greenville, South Carolina Area Details
Daniel Picotte's Valenite Experience September 1997 - July 2010
Job ElectroMechanical Technician
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Sandvik (Formally Valenite)   September 1997 - Present
Keowee Ebenezer Volunteer Fire Department   March 2014 - Present
Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team   March 2011 - Present
Valenite   September 1997 - July 2010
Deco Grand / Deco Technologies   October 1991 - September 1997
Par-Tek Inc.   November 1989 - October 1991
Machining Enterprises   1987 - 1989

Skills
HVAC, ISO 14001, Machining, Troubleshooting, Manufacturing, AutoCAD, Machine Tools

Education
Tri-County Technical College   2010 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

Oakland Community College   1994 — 2001
Machine Tool Technology

Pankow Vocational Tech Center   1987 — 1989
Graduate, CAD Drafting Technology

Warren Yohe Warren Yohe Greater Detroit Area Details
Warren Yohe's Valenite Experience July 1984 - December 2009
Job Retired at Home
Industry Mining & Metals
Experience
Home  August 2015 - Present
Sandvik Hyperion  January 2014 - August 2015
Sandvik Hard Materials  January 2010 - December 2014
Valenite   July 1984 - December 2009
Valenite   July 1984 - August 2002
Carboloy   October 1976 - July 1984

Skills
Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Development, Metal Fabrication, Process Engineering, Machine Tools, Process Improvement, Materials, R&D, Engineering Management, Machining

Education
Cornell University   1970 — 1977
PhD, Materials Science and Engineering

Michigan Technological University   1966 — 1970
BS, Metallurgical Engineering

Brad Harrison Brad Harrison Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Brad Harrison's Valenite Experience August 1994 - December 1999
Job Technical Sales Representative at Chemetall Oakite
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Chemetall  November 2008 - Present
Nalco  January 2000 - September 2008
Valenite   August 1994 - December 1999

Skills
Lubricants, Chemistry, Water Treatment, Additives, Paint, Cooling Towers, International Sales, Sales Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Coatings, Continuous Improvement, Key Account Management, Automotive, Market Development, Product Development, Polymers, Six Sigma, Adhesives, Cross-functional Team..., Process Engineering, R&D, Chemical Engineering, Corrosion, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Sales Operations, Process Optimization, Pricing, Sales, Reverse Osmosis, Key Account Development, Chemical Industry, Lean Manufacturing, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, New Business Development, Wastewater Treatment, Raw Materials, Product Management, Metalworking Fluids, Plastics, Paper Industry

Education
University of Indianapolis   1981 — 1985
BS Chemistry/Math, Chemistry, Math

Don Wandzel Don Wandzel Greater Detroit Area Details
Don Wandzel's Valenite Experience January 2003 - Present
Job Senior Estimator at Valenite LLC
Industry Automotive
Experience
Valenite   January 2003 - Present
Valenite   January 2000 - January 2003
Valenite   January 1998 - January 2000
Valenite   January 1994 - January 1998
Valenite   January 1992 - January 1994
Valenite   January 1986 - January 1992

Education
Central Michigan University   1979 — 1984
BS, Phys Education & Business Admin.

Central Michigan University
BS, Physical Education / Business Administration

School name:

George Tkach George Tkach Greater Detroit Area Details
George Tkach's Valenite Experience 1995 - 2002
Job Materials Planner at Sandvik
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Sandvik  2002 - December 2009
Valenite   1995 - 2002
Valenite   1976 - 1995

Education
Henry Ford Community College   1972 — 1973
Candidate, Design Engineering

Wayne State University   1966 — 1969
Candidate, Engineering

Satya N. Kudapa Satya N. Kudapa Greater Detroit Area Details
Satya N. Kudapa's Valenite Experience 1998 - 2009
Job Manager, Global Materials R&D at Oerlikon metco
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Oerlikon metco  June 2014 - Present
Sulzer Metco  October 2010 - June 2014
Sulzer  November 2010 - June 2012
Sandvik Tooling   January 2010 - February 2011
Sandvik Tooling   January 2010 - March 2010
Valenite   1998 - 2009

Education
Michigan State University   1988 — 1996
Ph.D., Materials Science

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay   1986 — 1988
M.S, Materials Technology

Andhra University   1982 — 1986
B.E., Metallurgical engineering

Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet   1980 — 1982
ISC, high school

Sarah Holt Sarah Holt Greater Detroit Area Details
Sarah Holt's Valenite Experience October 2007 - December 2009
Job Inside Sales Representative at Sandvik Coromant
Industry Automotive
Experience
Production Tool Supply  July 2015 - Present
Sandvik Coromant  January 2011 - June 2015
Ajilon  January 2010 - January 2011
Valenite   October 2007 - December 2009
Snelling Staffing Services  May 2007 - October 2007
University Place Apartments   May 2006 - October 2006
Oaktec Professional Staffing Team   September 2005 - May 2006
SpecialtyFloor Coverings, INC   May 2005 - August 2005
Advantage Staffing  December 2002 - January 2003
Carlson Marketing Group  September 2000 - November 2001

Skills
Call Center, Customer Service, Automotive, Customer Satisfaction, Program Management, Process Improvement, Invoicing, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Continuous Improvement, Strategy, Call Centers, Manufacturing, Pricing, Data Entry, CRM, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Engineering

Education
Oakland Community College   1999 — 2001
Business

Troy Athens High School   1994 — 1998
Diploma

DeeJay Brumbach DeeJay Brumbach San Francisco Bay Area Details
DeeJay Brumbach's Valenite Experience 1994 - 1999
Job Field Sales Engineer at Walter USA
Industry Machinery
Experience
Walter USA  September 2014 - Present
Selway Machine Tool Company  July 2013 - August 2014
Sandvik Coromant  June 2011 - July 2013
Fabco Automotive  2007 - June 2011
Gosiger Inc  2004 - 2007
Phoenix Machining   2002 - 2004
Parker Hannifin  1999 - 2002
Valenite   1994 - 1999
Ellison Machinery Company  1990 - 1994
Kerstan Precision Co.   1984 - 1990

Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tools, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., New Business Development, Product Development, Product Management, Programming, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Product Design, Project Planning, Mechanical Engineering, Machinery, Industrial Engineering, ISO, GD, Fixture Design, Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, CAD, AutoCAD, Automation, CAM, CNC, Fixtures, 5S, Aerospace, Automotive, Cnc, Engineering Management, Lathe, Management, Robotics, SPC, Sales, Testing, Sales Operations, Factory, Inventor, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, Injection Molding, Metal Fabrication

Education
College of San Mateo
Journeyman CNC Programmer Certification

National Tooling and Machining Association
4-Year State-Certified Apprenticeship Program, Machining

North Valley High

Lee Norton Lee Norton San Francisco Bay Area Details
Lee Norton's Valenite Experience 1985 - 2008
Job Strategic Manager at Ingersoll Cutting Tools
Industry Industrial Automation
Experience
Ingersoll Cutting Tools  May 2008 - Present
Valenite   1985 - 2008

Skills
Sales Management, Customer Relations, Engineering, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Automotive, Product Development, Six Sigma, Key Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Machine Tools, Cnc, Machining, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Process Engineering, CNC

Education
Chabot College   1980 — 1984
Journeyman Machinist, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Robert Nitz Robert Nitz Greater Detroit Area Details
Robert Nitz's Valenite Experience June 2008 - April 2010
Job Design Engineer at Gerotech
Industry Automotive
Experience
Gerotech   July 2012 - Present
Ceratizit  April 2010 - August 2012
Valenite   June 2008 - April 2010
Valenite   May 2005 - June 2008
Sandvik Coromant  December 2003 - December 2004
Sandvik Coromant  July 1999 - December 2004

Skills
Cnc

Education
St. Clair College   1999 — 2002
Certificate, General Machining

Riverside Secondary School   1995 — 1999
Diploma, Math, Computers, Business, Manufacturing

Oscar Price Oscar Price Greater Detroit Area Details
Oscar Price's Valenite Experience April 1974 - May 2010
Job Designer / Drafter Enginneer
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Sandvik Coromant  August 2010 - Present
Valenite   April 1974 - May 2010
Sandvik Coromant  1974 - 2010

Skills
Unigraphics, Engineering, Tooling, CAD, Manufacturing..., Cnc, Process Improvement, Machine Tools, ISO, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Machining, Lean Manufacturing, Milling, GD&T, SPC, Solidworks, Geometric Dimensioning...

Education
University of Detroit Mercy   1972 — 1974

Murray Wright   1969 — 1972

Jerry Fields Jerry Fields United States Details
Jerry Fields's Valenite Experience October 2000 - April 2003
Job Sales Engineer at Sumitomo Electric Carbide
Industry Machinery
Experience
Sumitomo Electric Carbide  May 2011 - Present
Machinery Systems Inc  September 2003 - June 2011
Valenite   October 2000 - April 2003
Crown Industrial Supply Co   May 2000 - October 2000
Daewoo Machinery Corp   September 1995 - April 2000
GE Fanuc Automation Inc   August 1990 - September 1995
Toyoda Machinery USA Inc   July 1987 - August 1990
Okuma Howa   January 1986 - June 1987

Skills
Machining, Cnc, Training, Lean Manufacturing, Lathe, Manufacturing..., CNC Programming, Machine Tools, Management, Purchasing, Automotive, Milling, Manufacturing, Sales, Machinery, CAD/CAM, Fixtures, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., 5S, CAD, Process Engineering, Engineering

Education
Lane Technical High School   1973 — 1977

Triton-College

Gary Rouleau Gary Rouleau Rochester, New York Area Details
Gary Rouleau's Valenite Experience November 1997 - December 2009
Job Sr Applications Engineer
Industry Automotive
Experience
Kennametal  October 2011 - Present
Walter USA  January 2010 - October 2011
Valenite   November 1997 - December 2009
ABB Instrumentation  September 1980 - November 1997

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   1986 — 1998
BS, Manufacturing Engineering

Kathleen Bender Kathleen Bender Portland, Oregon Area Details
Kathleen Bender's Valenite Experience 1991 - 2002
Job Human Resource Advisor
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions  April 2012 - Present
Sandvik Medical Solutions  June 2010 - March 2012
Precision Dormer LLC   2002 - 2010
Valenite   1991 - 2002

Education
University of Michigan
MS, Community/ Occupational Health

Central Michigan University
MSA, Human Resource Management

Villanova University
BSN, Nursing

Steve Vandekerkhoff Steve Vandekerkhoff Greater Detroit Area Details
Steve Vandekerkhoff's Valenite Experience 1982 - 2010
Job CNC Programmer at Moeller Manufacturing
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Moeller Manufacturing  August 2011 - Present
Valenite/Modco Tools Division   January 2000 - June 2010
Valenite   1982 - 2010
Valenite/Modco Tools Division   January 1987 - January 2000
Valenite/Modco Tools division   January 1985 - January 1987

Skills
Design for Manufacturing, Machining, Cnc, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, CAM, CNC manufacturing, Engineering

Education
Macomb Community College
Numerical Control Technology Program

Oakland Community College
General Studies

Rodney Willis Rodney Willis Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Rodney Willis's Valenite Experience 1994 - 2001
Job Owner at Precision Manufacturing Consortium, Inc.
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Precision Manufacturing Consortium, Inc. (PMC, Inc.)   January 2011 - Present
Midmarket Sales, Inc.   2010 - July 2011
Dapra Corporation   2007 - 2010
OSG Tap & Die, Inc.   2004 - 2007
MSC Industrial Supply  2001 - 2004
Valenite   1994 - 2001

Skills
Manufacturing..., Manufacturing, Machine Tools, Machining, Cnc, Industrial Engineering, Stamping, Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, Machinery, Purchasing, Product Development, Sales Management, Components, Continuous Improvement, Milling, Manufacturing..., Process Engineering, ISO, Injection Molding, CAD/CAM, 5S, Design for Manufacturing, Plastics, Automotive, Solidworks, Kaizen, CNC manufacturing, SPC, Engineering, Materials, Sales Operations, Value Stream Mapping, Sheet Metal, Root Cause Analysis, Molding, Metal Fabrication, CAD, Aerospace, Product Design, GD&T

Education
University of St. Thomas   1992 — 1994
Continuing Education: Manufacturing Management through Manufacturing MBA Program

Metropolitan State University   1989 — 1991
B.A., Business Management

Technical Training History

Ken Baertson Ken Baertson Greater Detroit Area Details
Ken Baertson's Valenite Experience April 1977 - December 2009
Job Sales Manager at Walter
Industry Machinery
Experience
Walter US   January 2010 - Present
Valenite   April 1977 - December 2009

Skills
Product Development, Manufacturing, Automotive, Purchasing, Sales, Machine Tools, Key Account Management, Continuous Improvement, Negotiation, Engineering, Machining, Forecasting, Pricing, Sales Management, Management, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Direct Sales, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Sales Process, Account Management, Team Building, Cnc, Customer Service, Manufacturing..., Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma

Education
Lawrence Technological University   1988 — 1996
Bachelor's, Mechanical Engineering

Walsh College
Master's, Business Finance

Jan McGartland Jan McGartland Greater Detroit Area Details
Jan McGartland's Valenite Experience 1978 - 2010
Job Independent Accounting Professional
Industry Accounting
Experience
Corporate Appraisal Management   July 2011 - March 2012
Valenite   1978 - 2010

Skills
Bookkeeping, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit, Clerical Skills, Payroll, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Reporting

Education
Macomb Community College   1974 — 1978
Associates

Heath Lee Heath Lee Macon, Georgia Area Details
Heath Lee's Valenite Experience 1993 - 2006
Job Public Services Librarian at Ocmulgee Regional Library
Industry Libraries
Experience
Ocmulgee Regional Library   November 2007 - Present
Oconee County Public Library   2006 - September 2007
Valenite   1993 - 2006

Skills
Public Libraries, Interlibrary Loan, Library Reference, Library 2.0, Metadata, Reader's Advisory, Circulation, Special Collections, Archives, LibGuides, Digitization, Information Retrieval

Education
Florida State University   2005 — 2007
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)

Southern Wesleyan University   2000 — 2004
BS, Business Administration and Management, General

Dennis Dickinson Dennis Dickinson Greater Detroit Area Details
Dennis Dickinson's Valenite Experience January 1988 - January 2006
Job Design Professional
Industry Design
Experience
Mitsubishi Materials USA   March 2006 - June 2009
Valenite   January 1988 - January 2006
MODCO VALENITE / SANDVIK   1988 - 2006
Valenite/Modco Tools Division   1988 - 2006

Skills
Machining, Machine Tools, Manufacturing, CAD, Engineering, NX Unigraphics, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Autodesk Inventor, Geometric Dimensioning..., CNC

Education
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology

Lawrence Institute of Technology
Associate of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Leslie Ahern Leslie Ahern Waukesha, Wisconsin Details
Leslie Ahern's Valenite Experience December 1998 - December 2009
Job Logistics Administrator at Walter Tools
Industry Machinery
Experience
Walter Tools  Project CoordinatorWalter ToolsJanuary 2010 - August 2012
Oakland Community College  January 2004 - December 2009
Valenite   December 1998 - December 2009

Skills
Engineering, CAD, Machining, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, ISO, Unigraphics, Automotive, PowerPoint, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Machine Tools

Education
Oakland Community College   1991 — 1996
AAS, Automotive Body design

jim kukla jim kukla Commerce Township, Michigan Details
jim kukla's Valenite Experience March 1977 - January 1989
Job design engineer at special tooling services
Industry Design
Experience
Special Tooling Services   November 2003 - Present
Kennametal/Adaptive Technologies   November 1998 - November 2003
Sandvik Coromant  February 1990 - November 1998
Hertel Cutting Technologies   January 1989 - February 1990
Valenite   March 1977 - January 1989

Skills
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Unigraphics (V11), Unigraphics, Solidworks, Machine Tools, Machining, GD&T, Engineering, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing, Process Engineering

Education
Ferris State University
bachelor, business management

Ferris State University
associate, tool and die design

Barbara Bogus Barbara Bogus Clinton Township, Michigan Details
Barbara Bogus's Valenite Experience November 2000 - July 2003
Job E&R Industrial
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
E&R Industrial  June 2014 - Present
Thyssenkrupp S.Y.   June 2008 - March 2014
ThyssenKrupp System Engineering, Inc  June 2008 - March 2014
Sine Systems   June 2006 - December 2007
Valenite LLC  July 2003 - June 2005
Valenite   November 2000 - July 2003
Valenite   June 1994 - November 2000
Valenite   September 1979 - June 1994

Skills
Negotiation Skill, Commercial contracts..., MRP/SAP, MS Office,..., BOM part identification, Excellent Communication..., Technical background..., Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, PPAP, Cost Benefit, Machining, Engineering, Negotiation, SAP, Automotive, Manufacturing..., Sales, APQP, Product Development, Machine Tools, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Process Improvement

Education
Oakland Community College
Associates Degree, Business Management

Jason Grech Jason Grech Hazel Park, Michigan Details
Jason Grech's Valenite Experience October 1995 - April 2009
Job Student at Oakland Community College
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Valenite   October 1995 - April 2009

Education
Oakland Community College   2010 — 2013
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR HOMELAND SECURITY OPTION (CIS.THS.AASX)

Bruce Cunningham Bruce Cunningham Romeo, Michigan Details
Bruce Cunningham's Valenite Experience 1984 - 1991
Job President at Ovation Engineering, Inc.
Industry Machinery
Experience
Ovation Engineering, Inc.   August 1991 - Present
Valenite   1984 - 1991
Acromag  1982 - 1983
William Christiansen   1977 - 1981

Skills
CNC Logic Design, Software Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Quality Management, Machine Design, Manufacturing..., Process Automation, Data Interfaces, Machine Tools, Automotive, Automation, Product Development, Manufacturing

Education
Wayne State University   1990 — 1992
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General

Lawrence Technological University   1976 — 1984
BSEE and BSCS, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

jim pawlik jim pawlik Sterling Heights, Michigan Details
jim pawlik's Valenite Experience 1961 - 1998
Job engineer at amp
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
amp  tool engineer/buyerChrysler Group LLC1998 - 2008
Valenite   1961 - 1998

Skills
Project Management, Project Planning, Manufacturing

Education
University of Phoenix   1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations, 4.0

Karen Isackson Karen Isackson Royal Oak, Michigan Details
Karen Isackson's Valenite Experience 1998 - 2001
Job Office Administration / Inside Sales / Customer Service
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Freelance  2009 - 2013
Walker-Miller Energy Services, LLC  2005 - 2009
Valenite   1998 - 2001
ABB  1988 - 1998

Skills
Microsoft Office;..., Accounts..., Account Reconciliation,, Collections., Notary Public, Chauffeur Drivers..., Ergonomic Training, Management, Accounts Payable, Ergonomics, Administrative..., Accounts Receivable, Administrative..., Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Sales, Time Management

Education
Oakland Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Automotive Technology, also Business Computer Operations