Valspar Company
Industry: Company
DescriptionThe Valspar Corporation is a manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. With over 11,000 employees in 25 countries and a company history that spanned two centuries, it was the sixth largest paint and coating corporation in the world. Headquarters: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States CEO: Gary E Hendrickson (2011–) Revenue: 4.191 billion USD (2016) Subsidiaries: Wattyl, Samuel Cabot Incorporated, Valspar B.V., Parent organization: Sherwin-Williams Founders: Lawson Valentine, Samuel Tuck, Henry Valentine
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Valspar Employees
Rust-Oleum Industrial Business Group June 2015 - Present
Rust-Oleum Industrial Business Group June 2011 - June 2015
Sika April 2006 - November 2010
Valspar 2006 - 2008
Rust-Oleum Industrial 1999 - 2005
sherwin williams 1990 - 1995
Skills
Negotiation, Coatings, B2B, Sales, Resin, Paint, Sealants, Distributors, Key Account Development, Product Development, Pricing, Team Building, New Business Development, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Polymers, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Leadership, Building Effective..., Contract Negotiation, Sales Operations, Building Materials, Market Development, Competitive Analysis, Sales Presentations, Selling, International Sales, P&L Management, National Accounts, Adhesives, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Marketing Management, Trade Shows, Product Launch, Product Marketing, Pricing Strategy, Cold Calling, Market Analysis
Education
East Carolina University 1986 — 1989
Bachelor's of Science, Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing, Marketing
East Carolina University - College of Business 1986 — 1989
BSBA, Concentration in Marketing
F.P. Horak September 2014 - Present
Various Companies August 2007 - Present
Chervon North America September 2009 - September 2011
Valspar September 2007 - September 2009
Grand Traverse Resort and Casinos November 2006 - September 2007
Justice & Monroe Advertising May 2006 - November 2006
Skills
Brochures, Packaging, Art Direction, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Advertising, Package Design, Direct Mail, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Kendall College of Art and Design 2004 — 2006
BFA in Graphic Design, Graphic Design
Delta College 2001 — 2003
Associates, Electronic Media
Valspar November 2013 - Present
Valspar January 2013 - November 2013
Axcess Financial March 2012 - January 2013
John Deere & Co. Phoenix International March 2010 - September 2011
Make-A-Wish August 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Excel, Internal Audit, PowerPoint, Access, Problem Solving, SQL, Word, Windows, Accounts Payable, Databases, Market Research, Global Sourcing, Supplier Sourcing, Microsoft SQL Server, Negotiation, MAS500, Oracle, Epicor, Minitab, Low Cost Country..., Purchase Management, Purchasing, eSourcing, Supply Chain Management
Education
William's School of Business, Xavier University 2011 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business
Xavier University 2011 — 2012
MBA, International Business
Concordia College 2007 — 2011
BA, Business Management and Organizational Communications
Offutt School of Business, Concordia College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management & Organizational Communication
FedEx Freight October 2014 - Present
CEVA SANTE ANIMALE May 2009 - Present
Valspar January 2008 - October 2008
Bayer CropScience July 2007 - January 2008
The Woodbridge Group August 2002 - May 2007
Skills
Lifesciences, Sop, Vaccines, Manufacturing, Materials, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, Veterinary Medicine, Process Simulation, Quality System, Raw Materials, V, SOP, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Forecasting, Team Building
Education
Donnelly College
Business Administration and Management, General
Carlisle Construction Materials February 2015 - Present
Mohawk Industries June 2013 - January 2015
POOLCORP June 2009 - June 2013
Valspar May 2008 - May 2009
Skills
CPIM, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Cycle Counting, Supply Management, Vendor Managed Inventory, Inventory Accuracy, Supplier Negotiation, Physical Inventory, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing Processes, Supply Chain..., MRP, Supply Chain Operations, Inventory Management, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Logistics
Education
Duquesne University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute May 2015 - Present
McGaw YMCA July 2014 - Present
Slocum Design November 2011 - Present
Eco Gym May 2013 - July 2014
Valspar September 2001 - October 2011
Mauge, Inc. November 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Personal Training, Senior Fitness..., Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Photography, Brochures, Advertising, Layout, Art Direction, Image Manipulation, Packaging, Catalogs, Digital Photography, Logo Design, Corporate Identity, Graphics, Typography, Corporate Branding, Marketing, interactive tablet..., Production, InDesign, Retouching, Photoshop, Illustrator, Print Production, Newsletters, Photo Editing, Creative Direction, Group Exercise...
Education
DePaul University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Creativity and Innovation
Siemens June 2015 - Present
Siemens July 2012 - Present
Valspar April 2010 - July 2012
brand-image June 2009 - April 2010
brand-image July 2002 - June 2009
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Architecture, Market Research, Project Management, Project Planning, Sales, Management, Leadership, Six Sigma, Creative Direction, Strategy, Brand Development, Proposal Writing, Account Management, New Business Development, Product Development, Brand Management, Budgets, Segmentation, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Communications
Education
DePaul University 1999 — 2002
BS
The Rios Group, Inc. June 2013 - Present
Barnhart Crane & Rigging June 2006 - December 2012
Town of Flower Mound June 2004 - June 2006
Denton County, Texas February 2002 - June 2004
Valspar September 1996 - September 2002
Jones Blair Paint September 1992 - September 1996
United States Air Force September 1985 - September 1992
Skills
Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Leadership, Process Scheduler, Team Leadership, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Team Building, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Windows, Renewable Energy, Negotiation, Wind Turbines, Quality Assurance, English, Research, Teaching, Photoshop, HTML, Editing, Fleet Management, Construction Safety, Operations Management, Inspection, Contract Management
Education
Community College of the Air Force 1985 — 1992
Communications
Lampasas High School 1982 — 1985
Diploma
Chicagoland Speedway 2013 - Present
Vivid Seats 2011 - 2013
Learfield Sports 2007 - 2011
Grand Rapids Rampage 2004 - 2007
Mindshare Media 2003 - 2004
Grand Rapids Force 2001 - 2003
Valspar 2000 - 2001
DP Fox Sports & Entertainment 1996 - 2000
Peoria Rivermen Hockey 1993 - 1996
Skills
Sponsorship Sales, Ticket Sales, Sports Marketing, Advertising, Sports, Event Management, Social Media, Sports Management, Marketing, Event Planning, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Sponsorship, Sales, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Time Management, Management, Sponsorship Activation, Brand Management, CRM, Sales Management
Education
Eastern Illinois University
Illinois Central College
Lubrication Technologies, Inc. September 2015 - Present
Salo LLC January 2014 - Present
Graco March 2015 - August 2015
VERUM Staffing January 2015 - April 2015
Medica October 2014 - December 2014
Ottobock North America June 2014 - November 2014
Valspar January 2014 - May 2014
Loram June 2007 - December 2013
Avant Energy Services 2006 - 2007
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities 2006 - 2007
Skills
Recruiting, Management, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Engagement, Technical Recruiting, Leadership, Talent Management, Employer Branding, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Executive Level..., College Recruiting, Community Outreach, Team Building, Hiring, Onboarding, Project Management, Time Management, New Hire Orientations, Employment-based..., Immigration Issues, Global Immigration, Canadian Immigration Law
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2002 — 2004
Coon Rapids
Blossom Birth February 2015 - Present
ionyka July 2013 - Present
Adecco Inc at Google March 2014 - December 2014
Apple April 2012 - August 2013
Apple August 2005 - March 2012
Apple August 2004 - August 2005
Duquesne University September 2001 - June 2004
Valspar June 2002 - August 2003
Skills
iWork, Retail, Sales, Keynote, Customer Service, Inventory Management, iOS, Visual Merchandising, Mac OS, Customer Experience, Photoshop, Hiring, Employee Relations, Mentoring, High Organizational..., Driving Results, Loss Prevention, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Control, Employee Engagement, Employee Training, Action Oriented, Employee Management, Close Attention to..., Project Management, Hiring Employees, Sales Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Technical Learning, Sales Hiring, Analytical Skills, Retail Sales, Store Management, Store Operations, New Store Openings, Inspiring People, Inspiring Teams, Inventory Accuracy, Physical Inventory, Apple Aperture, Business Acumen, Cross-functional Team..., Google Apps, Google Docs
Education
Duquesne University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Interactive Media, Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Valspar November 2010 - October 2014
Lubrizol Advanced Materials 2014 - 2014
Aleris International May 2008 - October 2010
USG October 1988 - May 2008
Skills
Coatings, Additives, Adhesives, Industrial Coatings, Sealants, Polymers, Resin, Paint, Market Development, Key Account Management, Plastics, Chemistry, Raw Materials, Polymer Chemistry, Sales Management, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, New Business Development, Value Selling, Product Development
Education
Baldwin Wallace University 1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations
East Carolina University - College of Business 1983 — 1987
BSBA, Operations & Production Mgmt
The Valspar Corporation Ltda August 2012 - July 2014
Rapid Displays May 2011 - October 2011
Valspar October 2010 - January 2011
Schawk!, Inc. / Anthem! Worldwide July 2006 - July 2010
Schawk!, Inc. / Anthem! Worldwide November 2004 - July 2006
Preston Publications January 1998 - January 2004
John W. Roberts & Assoc January 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Advertising, Creative Direction, Catalogs, Direct Mail, Editing, Event Planning, Magazines, Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Marketing Communications, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Drake University 1992 — 1996
Journalism, Mass Communication
Drake University
Bachelors Degree, Journalism and Mass Communications
Service Agile 2014 - Present
University of Phoenix 2009 - Present
Valspar 2012 - 2015
Advocate Health Care 2009 - 2012
GE Capital 2005 - 2009
Caterpillar Inc. 1994 - 2005
Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Management, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, FMEA, Process Improvement, Design of Experiments, Leadership, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, DMAIC, Management
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2002 — 2005
MBA, Operations Management
University of Cincinnati 1991 — 1994
MS, Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Science 1986 — 1988
MS, Thermal Engineering
Delhi College of Engineering 1982 — 1986
BS, Mechanical Engineering
GSK January 2015 - Present
sanofi-aventis August 2012 - January 2015
Independent Services August 2011 - July 2012
Reliable Biopharmaceutical Corp. June 2006 - July 2011
Brenntag (formerly G.S. Robins & Co.) September 2001 - February 2006
Valspar August 1999 - March 2001
Phibro Animal Health (Phibro-Tech, Inc.) August 1995 - August 1999
Clean Harbors (formerly Safety-Kleen Corp., Laidlaw and USPCI -PPM) March 1990 - July 1995
US Army January 1986 - January 1990
Skills
Safety Management..., Safety Training Programs, Occupational Health, EHS, EHS Audits, Process Improvement, Process Safety..., HAZOP, Safety Training, Incident Investigation, Inspection, Hazard Analysis, HAZWOPER, Risk Assessment, Hazardous Waste..., Ergonomics, Process Safety, Accident Investigation, Construction Safety, OHSAS18001, EPA, Root Cause Analysis, EHS Management Systems, Environmental..., Industrial Safety, GMP, Quality Assurance, Industrial Hygiene, PSM, Petroleum, Environmental Compliance, Safety Engineering, Workplace Safety, HSE Management Systems, Factory, Behavior Based Safety, Hazard Recognition, Safety Auditing, Remediation, Hazard Identification, Auditing, ISO 14001, Hazardous Materials, Process Analysis, Environmental Awareness, Chemical Safety, RCRA, Hazardous Materials..., MSDS, Environmental Auditing
Education
Colorado State University 1997 — 1999
Chemical Engineering
University of Missouri-Columbia 1981 — 1984
Bachelors of Science, Chemical Engineering
Henebry Finnigan Advisors June 2013 - Present
Classic Party Rentals 2012 - 2013
True Value Company 2008 - 2012
True Value Company 2005 - 2008
True Value Company 2003 - 2004
Valspar 1998 - 2003
Valspar 1996 - 1998
Skills
Retail, Sales Operations, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Management, Merchandising, B2B, Leadership, Sales, Negotiation, Sales Management, Team Building, Purchasing, Pricing, Account Management, Forecasting, Selling, Profit, Team Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Advertising, Contract Negotiation, Wholesale, Change Management, Product Development, Increased Profitability, Customer Retention, Sales Process, Product Marketing, Program Management, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis
Education
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Valspar November 2014 - Present
Valspar May 2014 - November 2014
Valspar November 2005 - May 2014
Thermo Fisher Scientific 2001 - 2005
Skills
Six Sigma, Supply Chain..., Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Business Process..., Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Operational Excellence, 5S, Black Belt, Cross-functional Team..., DMAIC, Kaizen, Logistics, Value Stream Mapping, MRP
Education
Duquesne University 2000 — 2002
MBA, Information Systems Management
Penn State University 1990 — 1994
BS, Business Logistics
Valspar 2006 - 2014
Pergo 1998 - 2006
Qualex 1991 - 1998
Central Carolina Bank 1990 - 1991
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Product Development, Marketing, Marketing Management, Advertising, New Business Development, Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Management, B2B, Market Research, Key Account Management, Negotiation, Market Planning, Budgets, Market Analysis, B2B Marketing, P&L Management, Strategy
Education
East Carolina University - College of Business
MBA, Marketing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
BS
Sherwin Williams July 2012 - Present
PSGi April 2012 - July 2012
Valspar 1983 - 2011
Valspar 2006 - 2008
Skills
Coatings, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Polymers, SPC, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, R&D, Process Improvement, Design of Experiments, Adhesives, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science, Process Engineering, Resin
Education
North Dakota State University 1978 — 1980
M.S., Polymers and Coatings
Concordia College 1974 — 1978
B.A., Chemistry
The Toro Company May 2015 - Present
Valspar March 2013 - May 2015
Viterra November 2010 - March 2013
RSM McGladrey October 2004 - November 2010
Wipfli LLP July 1997 - September 2004
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2004 — 2007
MBT, Business Taxation
Drake University 1993 — 1997
BSBA, Accounting
Warren Design & Build May 2014 - Present
Tecnocap January 2008 - January 2014
Tecnocap LLC March 2006 - January 2014
Valspar February 2005 - January 2008
Valspar September 2000 - February 2005
Valspar Europe May 1997 - November 2000
Valspar August 1991 - May 1997
Skills
Coatings, Polymers, Packaging, Plastics, Manufacturing, Sales Management, Executive Management, International, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Strategy, Materials, P&L Management, Extrusion, Management, Business Strategy, Manufacturing..., Food Packaging, International Business, Lean Manufacturing, New Business Development, Purchasing, Negotiation, ISO, International Sales, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Injection Molding, Operational Excellence, Cross-functional Team..., Kaizen, Market Development, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Corrugated, Adhesives, TQM, Value Stream Mapping
Education
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business 1995 — 1997
MBA, Finance
Duquesne University 1984 — 1988
BS, Business
Bay Systems, Inc. Customer Service SupervisorBretfordOctober 1998 - May 2001
Valspar April 1995 - October 1998
Atapco Office Products May 1989 - April 1994
Grainware, div. of SiLite July 1980 - April 1989
World Book Encyclopedia 1977 - 1980
Skills
Account Management, B2B, Budgets, Business Analysis, Business Development, Business Process, Change Management, Coaching, Competitive Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Direct Sales, Event Management, Event Planning, Financial Analysis, Key Account Management, Forecasting, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Negotiation, New Business Development, Payroll, PowerPoint, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Management, Product Marketing, Program Management, Project Management, Recruiting, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Presentations, Salesforce.com, Sales Process, Selling, SharePoint, Solution Selling, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Team Building, Team Leadership, Vendor Management
Education
DePaul University 1993 — 1994
Business
Wright Junior College
AA, Business Administration
Metal Koting Continuous Colour Coat January 2014 - Present
Metal Koting: Continuous Colour Coating August 2009 - January 2014
Valspar August 2001 - June 2009
Philip Services Corporation February 1999 - August 2001
Cosma International Group of Magna International 1998 - February 1999
Hostmann-Steinberg 1996 - 1998
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Paint, Kaizen, Coatings, Budgets, Teamwork, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Raw Materials, Adhesives, Troubleshooting, Materials Management, Materials, Software Documentation
Education
Durham College 2007 — 2007
Human Resources Management Principles
Sheridan College 1992 — 1995
Diploma, Chemical Eng. Technology
GE Oil & Gas July 2013 - Present
Valspar May 2011 - August 2012
University of Oklahoma August 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Gas Turbines, Research, Microsoft Word, ANSYS, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Microsoft Office, Turbines, Solidworks, Engineering, Power Generation, Windows, Drilling, Pumps, Inspection, Microsoft Excel, Finite Element Analysis, Thermodynamics, Energy Industry, Power Plants, Project Engineering, Project Management, Leadership, Steam Turbines, Subsea Engineering, Matlab, Lean Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Nuclear, Simulink, Engineering Design, Engineering Management, Chemical Engineering, Design of Experiments, Fluid Mechanics, Turbomachinery, Minitab, Composites, Process Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing, Teamwork, Outlook, Stress Analysis, Energy, Heat Transfer, Process Simulation, Fluid Dynamics
Education
North Carolina State University 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
University of Oklahoma 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering
Drury University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Physics and Mathematics
MIH - Making Ideas Happen 2011 - Present
Taproot Foundation 2007 - Present
ITW Brands February 2012 - February 2015
Valspar 2007 - 2011
Intermatic, Inc. 2000 - 2007
Woodstock Wire Works 1997 - 2000
CSL, Inc. 1993 - 1997
Skills
Product Development, Marketing Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Customer Insight, Packaging, Strategy, Team Leadership, Digital Marketing, Brand Development, Business Development, B2B, Brand Management, Strategic Planning, Management, Account Management, Retail, New Business Development, Leadership, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Consumer Products, Segmentation, Public Relations, Forecasting, Pricing, Product Launch, Product Marketing, Selling, P&L Management, Marketing, Trade Shows, Key Account Management, Market Planning, Sales Operations, FMCG, Online Marketing, Purchasing, Market Research, Direct Marketing, Sourcing, Sales Management, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Research, Marketing Communications, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Strategic Partnerships
Education
DePaul University
MBA
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelors
Madison Investment Advisors May 2002 - Present
Valspar 1995 - 2002
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1998 — 2001
MBA, Finanace
Eastern Illinois University 1991 — 1995
BS, Chemistry
Regent Broadcasting June 2008 - Present
Robert Half International November 2007 - May 2008
Valspar February 2004 - November 2007
Education
Davenport University 2007 — 2008
Valspar January 2015 - Present
Emerson November 2013 - January 2015
HJ Heinz Company - Heinz North America October 2011 - November 2013
HJ Heinz Company - World Headquarters July 2009 - October 2011
Protiviti September 2006 - July 2009
Duquesne University 2004 - 2006
Kurt J. Lesker Company April 2005 - August 2005
Education
Duquesne University 2002 — 2006
BSBA, Accounting
Owego Free Academy 1998 — 2002
NY State High School Regents Diploma
Liberty Software 2013 - Present
PharmaCo LLC 2013 - 2013
RNA Pharmacy Solutions 2006 - 2012
Forest Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2006
Valspar 1999 - 2000
JONES-BLAIR Company 1995 - 2000
International Paint Marine 1994 - 1995
United States Air Force 1986 - 1990
Skills
Account Management, New Business Development, Pharmaceutical Sales, Project Management, Pharmacy Management..., Long-term Care, Contract Negotiation, Medical Software Sales, Healthcare Information..., EHR, Pharmacy Compounding, Pharmacy Automation, Change Management, Electronic Medical...
Education
Texas A&M University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Science (AS), Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas May 2015 - July 2015
Valspar November 2013 - March 2014
MSG Promotions, Inc. July 2012 - November 2013
MSG Promotions, Inc. May 2009 - June 2012
Tiger Woods Foundation July 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Event Management, Social Media, PowerPoint, Research
Education
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law 2014 — 2017
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Dickinson College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Università di Bologna 2010 — 2010
Germantown Academy 1997 — 2008
Axiall Corporation April 2015 - Present
Ferro Corporation February 2014 - April 2015
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. January 2013 - February 2014
ChemADVISOR October 2008 - January 2013
Ashland October 2009 - February 2010
Barnes and Noble October 2002 - October 2009
UPMC May 2008 - October 2008
Carnegie Mellon University January 2008 - May 2008
Duquesne University August 2007 - January 2008
Valspar May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
EHS, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental, Analytical Chemistry, Analysis, Science, Laboratory, Management, Chemistry, UV/Vis, HPLC, Microbiology, Research, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Lifesciences, Statistics, Risk Assessment, Environmental Awareness, MSDS, Hazardous Materials, REACH, Product Stewardship, Environmental Compliance
Education
Duquesne University 2011 — 2013
Masters, M.A. Science, Environmental Science and Management
Duquesne University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor's, Biochemistry, Forensic Science, Biology, Math
SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings September 2012 - Present
Allegheny Marketing Group December 2010 - September 2012
Alco Parking July 2010 - December 2010
Valspar March 2004 - July 2009
Temple Baptist Church 2003 - 2004
Carlisle Corporation 2002 - 2003
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Advertising, Servers, Mac, Web Design, Illustrator, Logo Design, Photography, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustration, Corporate Identity, Typography, Creative Direction, Brochures, Dreamweaver, Layout, Multimedia, Graphics, Event Management, QuarkXPress, Promotions, Packaging, Social Media, Posters, Logos, Press Releases, Media Relations, Microsoft Office, Windows, Event Planning, Flash, Adobe Acrobat, Retouching, Print Production, Marketing Strategy, Art, Newsletters, Direct Marketing, Market Research, Media Planning, Flyers, Catalogs, Customer Service, Trade Show Management, Brand Development, Direct Mail, Pre-press
Education
The University of Southern Mississippi 1998 — 2002
BFA, ART - Graphic Communication
Community College of Allegheny County 1996 — 1998
Associate of Arts (AA), Fine/Studio Arts, General
Hinds Community College 1996 — 1998
AA, ART
Sika January 2008 - Present
Valspar February 2002 - January 2008
Valspar December 1999 - February 2002
Valspar June 1998 - December 1999
Skills
Coatings, Resin, Adhesives, Building Materials, Paint, Key Account Management, Polymers, Product Development, Manufacturing, Sales Management, New Business Development, Materials, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Account Management, Operations Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Business Development, Public Speaking, International Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Market Development, Waterproofing, International Business, B2B, Polyurethane, Sealants, Pricing, Sales Operations, Raw Materials, Key Account Development, P&L Management, Negotiation, Purchasing, Plastics, Business Planning, Forecasting, Direct Sales
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1997 — 1999
MBA, International Business / Change Management
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1987 — 1991
BA, Spanish, Business Administration
Valspar June 2015 - Present
Robert Bosch April 2013 - June 2015
Robert Bosch April 2012 - April 2013
Daiichi Sankyo March 2005 - April 2012
Ford Motor Company February 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Sales, Account Management, Category Management, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Customer Service, Product Launch, Forecasting, Management Consulting, Marketing, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Business Insights, Data Analysis, Planograms, Sales Presentations
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2009 — 2011
MBA, Finance, Health Sector Management
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1998 — 2002
B.S. in Business, Marketing
Valspar 2011 - Present
Valspar 2007 - 2011
Valspar 2001 - 2007
Valspar 1999 - 2001
Valspar 1997 - 1999
AkzoNobel 1992 - 1997
Sherwin Williams 1986 - 1992
Skills
Sales, Polymers, Sales Operations, Market Development, Coatings, Pricing, Resin, Paint, Cross-functional Team..., Additives, Adhesives, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Product Development
Education
Eastern Kentucky University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Valspar May 2015 - Present
Valspar August 2011 - May 2015
Valspar 2004 - 2011
Skills
Salesforce.com, Microsoft SQL Server, Business Intelligence, QlikView, QlikView Development, Qlikview Administration, Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Discoverer, Oracle Database, Microsoft Excel, Minitab, Lean Six Sigma, PL/SQL, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Excel Models, DMAIC, Kaizen
Education
East Carolina University 2006 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2001 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
Barnett Capital Ltd. September 2015 - Present
AHEAD April 2015 - July 2015
Managcare Financial & Consulting Services 2013 - February 2015
Valspar November 2012 - March 2013
The Daily Eastern News August 2010 - May 2012
Skills
Journalism, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Newsletters, Microsoft Office, InDesign, Customer Service, Research, Problem Solving, Copywriting, News Writing, AP Style, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Time Management, Logistics, Project Coordination, Salesforce.com
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
VALSPAR CORP July 2013 - Present
Valspar October 2006 - July 2013
PMI - Product Management Incorporated October 2005 - October 2006
Lowe's Home Improvement 2003 - September 2005
Patch Learning Center Inc 1991 - 2003
Skills
Key Account Management, Coatings, Product Development, New Business Development, Sales Management, Polymers, Sales, Training Facilitation, Training & Development, Market Development, Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Manufacturing, Team Motivation, Creativity Skills, Yellow Belt, Six Sigma
Education
Eastern Florida State College
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Valspar June 2015 - Present
Lowe's Home Improvement February 2007 - June 2015
MeSH Background Screening Services July 2012 - February 2015
Newark Bears January 2012 - May 2012
Rutgers University Recreation Department August 2010 - December 2010
Boscov's November 2009 - January 2010
Bass Painting June 2000 - February 2007
Skills
Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Abilities, C++, Creative Writing, Organizational..., Efficiency Improvement, Social Perceptiveness, Time Management, Coordinated, Self Management, Critical Thinking, Self-confidence, Social Networking, Leadership, Facebook, Analytical Skills, Social Skills, Sales, Performance Improvement, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 2010 — 2012
Bachelor's of Science, Exercise Science & Sport Studies
Cumberland County College 2004 — 2006
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Goldbelt Falcon, LLC March 2015 - Present
USAF May 2009 - April 2015
Valspar September 2007 - May 2009
Craigs Concrete February 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Forklift Operator, Air Force, Avionics, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, DoD, Information Assurance, Inventory Management, Military, Microsoft Excel, Military Experience, Military Operations, National Security, Operational Planning, Process Improvement, Process Scheduler, Security Clearance, Sensors, Team Building, Warehousing
Education
Community College of the Air Force 2009 — 2015
Watseka Community High School 1999 — 2003
Valspar February 2003 - Present
Automotive Motors of Thomasville March 1994 - November 2002
Pizza Hut February 1984 - March 1994
Skills
Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Sales, New Business Development, Sales Management, Management, Account Management, Product Development, OSHA Safety Training, First Aid CPR Certified..., PHA Team Leader, Environmental Compliance, Forklift Certified..., Process Safety..., Incident Investigation..., DOT Compliance, Certified Respiratory..., HAZWOPER Trained
Education
Columbia Southern University 2012 — 2017
Student, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering w/Concentration Fire Science
Thomasville Senior High School 1968 — 1980
Crown Holdings, Inc. May 2015 - Present
South Holland Department of Recreation December 2014 - Present
360 Degree Total Health and Fitness Inc June 2014 - Present
Rental property management– Patriot Group Rental, INC February 1993 - Present
Orland Park sportsplex January 2014 - June 2015
Sherwin Williams Co May 1993 - December 2014
Valspar January 1988 - February 1994
Skills
Coaching, Fitness Training, Protective Coatings, Industrial Coatings, Management, Product Development, Team Leadership, Automotive, Process Improvement, Teaching, Program Management, Forecasting, Coatings, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Sales, Customer Service, Training, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Team Building, Event Planning, Fitness Instruction, Personal Training
Education
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Sports Management
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Applied Science, Business
Riveron Consulting June 2015 - Present
Valspar April 2015 - June 2015
Valspar December 2013 - May 2015
Valspar March 2012 - December 2013
Baxter Healthcare (Synovis Life Technologies, Inc.) September 2011 - March 2012
Deloitte September 2008 - September 2011
Skills
SEC filings, CPA, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Accounting, Auditing, XBRL, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Finance, Sarbanes-Oxley, External Audit, Compliance, SOX
Education
Concordia College 2004 — 2008
BS, Accounting/Organizational Communication
Tile By Design June 2015 - Present
Mid-States Distributing Company, Inc February 2015 - May 2015
Mid-States Distributing Company, Inc November 2012 - February 2015
Mid-States Distributing Company, Inc March 2010 - December 2012
The Valspar Corporation 1989 - 2009
Valspar 1979 - 1989
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Credit, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Forecasting, Accounting, Process Improvement, Cash Management, Invoicing, Financial Audits, Risk Management, Financial Statements, Internal Controls, Customer Service
Education
Concordia College 1993 — 1997
BA, Business Management and Communications
Caterpillar Inc. April 2015 - Present
Valspar September 2014 - April 2015
Valspar August 2012 - September 2014
Deloitte September 2008 - August 2012
Skills
Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, US GAAP, SEC filings, Auditing, External Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, CPA, IFRS, Big 4, Account Reconciliation, SEC Filings
Education
Concordia College 2004 — 2008
B.A. Accounting, Minor in Finance
Valspar April 2010 - Present
Abatron Inc. September 2009 - April 2010
Skills
Coatings, R&D, Formulation, Quality Control, Product Development, UV/Vis, Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, Polymers
Education
DePaul University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry
Valspar CS / Accounts Receivable MngrThe Diet Center1990 - 1991
Skills
Customer Service, Key Account Management, Pricing, Sales Operations, Account Management, Sales Management, B2B, Sales Process, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement
Education
Duquesne University 1996 — 2000
Professional Studies, Communication / Org. Behavior
Valspar March 2014 - Present
PPG Industries April 2013 - September 2013
Glidden Professional December 2010 - March 2013
Glidden Professional January 2010 - November 2010
Glidden Professional January 2009 - December 2009
Glidden Professional April 2007 - December 2008
United States Air Force December 1985 - December 2006
Skills
Budgets, Paint, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Sales Management, Coatings, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Management, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Construction, New Business Development, Pricing, B2B, Cold Calling, Profit, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Account Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Direct Sales, Selling, Negotiation, Project Planning, Inventory Control, Retail, Income Statement, P&L Management, Forecasting, P&L
Education
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Admin, 3.78
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Project Management
Columbia College 1995 — 2008
BSBA, Accounting
United Surgical Partners International, Inc July 2015 - Present
Unisys February 2015 - July 2015
BravoTECH August 2014 - February 2015
Peoplr, LLC June 2014 - August 2014
Apex Systems January 2014 - April 2014
Valspar January 2014 - January 2014
TEKsystems April 2012 - September 2013
Baylor Health Systems December 2012 - August 2013
CoServ 2013 - 2013
Kforce Inc. August 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Technical Support, Windows 7, Troubleshooting, Hardware, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Testing, CRM, Management, Active Directory, Windows Server, Windows XP, Microsoft Exchange, Servers, DNS, VMware, DHCP, VPN, Citrix, Network Administration, SharePoint, Group Policy
Education
University of Texas at Arlington 2010 — 2010
Computer Science, 3.0
Dallas County Community College 2003 — 2007
Associates of Applied Sciences, Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
Valspar September 2014 - Present
Valspar February 2011 - September 2014
Juice Tyme March 2007 - March 2011
Aquent August 2005 - March 2007
Aquent Marketing Staffing 2005 - 2007
Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, B2B Marketing, New Business Development, Integrated Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Email Marketing, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Product Marketing, Customer Insight, Product Development, Team Building, Market Research, Brand Development, Direct Marketing, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Social Media Marketing
Education
Dominican University 2010 — 2013
MBA, Marketing
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Telecommunications and Marketing
Valspar October 2013 - Present
Valspar March 2011 - October 2013
Valspar January 2007 - February 2011
H.B.Fuller May 2005 - December 2006
Asian Paints January 2003 - July 2003
Skills
Coatings, R&D, Polymers, Paint, Resin, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Additives, Adhesives, Process Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science, Six Sigma, ISO, Polyurethane, Plastics, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Powder Coating, Extrusion, Raw Materials, Materials, Design of Experiments, Organic Chemistry, Pigments, Process Improvement, Formulation, Market Development, Lab Design, Process Simulation, Process Optimization, Stage-Gate, Chemistry, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Management, Quality Control, Key Account Management
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2003 — 2005
M.S., Polymers and Coatings
North Maharashtra University 1999 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Paint Technology
AJR Epoxy Floor Systems June 2008 - Present
Valspar January 2000 - January 2008
Valspar January 2000 - January 2001
Skills
Coatings, Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Paint, Sales Management
Education
Cornell University
Civil Engineering
Florida International University - College of Business Administration
Marketing
Valspar January 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota May 2012 - August 2013
University of Minnesota January 2013 - May 2013
Skills
Electrodeposition, Industrial Coatings, Process Chemistry, Chemical Process..., Product Formulation, Research, Public Speaking, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Minitab, Engineering, Leadership, Chemistry, Design for Lean Six...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's of Chemical Engineering (BChE), Chemical Engineering
Concordia College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry and Mathematics
Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home November 2012 - Present
American General Life and Accident (AGLA) February 2011 - November 2012
Aflac May 2009 - February 2011
Valspar January 1996 - October 2008
Guardian Industries 1993 - 1996
Skills
Product Development, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Management, Solution Selling, Technical Support, International Trade, Positioning, Customer Requirements, Channel, Pipeline Management, Production Managment, Insurance, Employee Benefits, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Customer Service, Team Building, Sales, New Business Development
Education
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc 2013 — 2015
Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer
Eastern Kentucky University 1988 — 1991
bs, forensic science
Valspar 2014 - Present
Valspar 2011 - 2013
Valspar 2008 - 2011
General Mills 2006 - 2007
General Mills 2005 - 2006
General Mills - Buffalo, NY 2003 - 2005
General Mills - Albuquerque, NM 2000 - 2003
General Mills 1999 - 2000
General Mills - Lodi, CA Plant 1998 - 1999
General Mills - Cedar Rapids, IA plant 1996 - 1997
Skills
Employee Relations, Change Management, Performance Management, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Succession Planning, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Policy, Continuous Improvement, Leadership Development, Deferred Compensation, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Onboarding, HRIS, Recruiting, Strategy, Training, Labor Relations, Employee Engagement, Instructional Design, Supply Chain, Workforce Planning, Organizational Design, Process Improvement, HR Policies, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Organizational..., Leadership
Education
Duke University
BA
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MA
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MA
Valspar October 2012 - Present
Valspar February 1997 - October 2012
Toys R Us June 1991 - February 1997
Enterprise Co (Valspar bought in 1987) January 1980 - February 1990
Enterprise Co May 1977 - January 1980
Skills
3PL, Coatings, Continuous Improvement, Cost Saving Initiatives, Cross-functional Team..., Energetic Leader, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Logistics Management, Management, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Transportation, Transportation..., Warehouse Management, Warehousing
Education
Columbia College 2008 — 2014
BA, Management
Elgin Community College 2001 — 2006
Valspar April 2013 - Present
Ace Hardware Paint Division August 2002 - April 2012
Menards July 1996 - July 2002
Skills
Forklift Operator, Windows, Linux, Materials, Warehousing, Warehouse Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Inventory Control, Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Shipping, Leadership, Distribution Center..., Forklift Operation
Education
DeVry University 2005 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Network & Communications Management
OE-A (Organic and Printed Electronics Association) 2008 - Present
Valspar 2005 - 2007
PPG Industries 2001 - 2005
PPG Industries 2000 - 2001
Chromalox 1997 - 2000
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, B2B, Account Management, Coatings, International Business, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, International Sales, German, New Business Development, Strategy, Business Strategy, Event Management, Strategic Planning, International Marketing, Organic Electronics, Non-profit management, Strategic Partnerships, Automotive, Glass, Packaging, Product Marketing, Market Research, Market Development, Key Account Management, Nonprofits, Product Management, Business Development, Market Analysis
Education
Duquesne University 1996 — 1997
MBA
Duquesne University 1993 — 1996
BSBA
Canisius-Kolleg zu Berlin 1984 — 1993
Abitur
Polynt Composites USA (formerly CCP Composites) December 2014 - Present
CCP Composites US February 2012 - Present
Valspar 1999 - February 2012
Behr Paint 1996 - 1999
Benjamin Moore & Co. August 1987 - December 1996
Skills
Chemicals, Coatings, Lean Manufacturing, Paint, Negotiation, Budgeting, Capital Budgeting, Budget Development, Leadership Development, Presentation Preparation, Union Negotiations, Six Sigma, Extrusion, gel coats, Batch Processing, Discrete Manufacturing, reaction, Manufacturing, Polymers, Continuous Improvement, Budgets, 5S, Resin, Raw Materials, Process Safety..., Tap Root Accident..., Chemical Engineering, Process Safety, MRP, HSE Management Systems, Plastics, Process Engineering, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, PSM, Additives, Polyurethane, Process Optimization, DMAIC, Polymer Chemistry, Change Management, Manufacturing..., R&D, Leadership, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Operations Management
Education
Olivet Nazarene University 2001 — 2004
MBA, Operations & Leadership
Concordia University Chicago 1985 — 1991
BA, History/Theology
Valspar June 2006 - Present
Education
Concordia College 2002 — 2006
Valspar November 2013 - Present
Radio Flyer March 2011 - November 2013
Fellowes May 2006 - March 2011
Sanford, A Division of Newell Rubbermaid December 2003 - May 2006
Sanford, A Division of Newell Rubermaid February 2001 - December 2003
Sunbeam Corporation April 1999 - February 2001
Skills
Consumer Products, Marketing, Brand Management, Product Development, Customer Insight, Integrated Marketing, Product Marketing, Sales Operations, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Multi-channel Marketing, Market Research, Product Launch, Shopper Marketing, Market Planning, B2B, Pricing, Strategy, Email Marketing, Sales, New Product Roll Out, New Product Validation
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1994 — 1998
MBA, Marketing and Management
DePaul University 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing
Isotec International, Inc. July 2013 - Present
Valspar February 2003 - June 2013
CRS Retail Systems January 1998 - February 2001
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Key Account Development, Product Development, Sales, Merchandising, Competitive Analysis, Market Development, Pricing, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Recruiting, Coaching, Retail, Budgets, Business Planning, Negotiation, Selling, Training, Management, Profit, Product Management, Team Leadership, Product Marketing, Customer Service, Marketing Management, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Direct Sales, Marketing, Inventory Management, Consumer Products, P&L Management, Adhesives, Sales Presentations, Trade Shows
Education
Michigan State University 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Zoology
Eastern Michigan University 1983 — 1984
Milford High School
Medtronic Vascular February 2015 - Present
Covidien November 2013 - January 2015
Covidien September 2012 - November 2013
Covidien November 2011 - October 2012
Valspar May 2009 - November 2011
Valspar May 2007 - May 2009
Valspar August 2000 - May 2007
Skills
Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Supply Chain..., Supply Management, MRP, Lean Manufacturing, Raw Materials, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Supplier Development
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2007
MBA, Business Administration
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2006
BS, Management
Dakota State University 1987 — 1990
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business
Valspar November 2013 - Present
Valspar July 2013 - November 2013
Valspar February 2013 - July 2013
Valspar January 2012 - January 2013
Valspar May 2005 - December 2011
Valspar April 2001 - April 2005
Valspar April 1998 - March 2001
Valspar January 1995 - March 1998
Rust Oleum March 1987 - December 1994
E.I. DuPont de Nemours June 1981 - February 1987
Skills
International Business, P&L Management, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Management, Negotiation, Six Sigma, Supply Chain..., Global Business..., Change Management, Forecasting, Extrusion, Kaizen, Operations Management, Marketing Strategy, Paint, Raw Materials, Chemical Industry, Polymer Chemistry
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 2011 — 2011
Executive MBA
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 1992 — 1994
Masters, Business, 3.7/4.0
Drexel University 1977 — 1981
BS, Chemical Engineering, 3.4/4.0
H.B.Fuller October 2010 - Present
HB Fuller July 2008 - November 2010
Accenture August 2005 - July 2008
HB Fuller February 1998 - July 2005
Best Buy June 1996 - June 1997
Valspar 1991 - 1996
Skills
Salesforce.com, Forecasting, Manufacturing, Outsourcing, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, ERP, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Requirements Analysis, Business Process
Education
Metropolitan State University 1998 — 2000
BA, Computer Information Systems
Concordia College 1987 — 1991
BA, Business-Accounting
Liftline Capital May 2014 - Present
Heritage Oak Capital February 2014 - Present
Valspar April 2012 - February 2014
Valspar July 2009 - March 2012
Valspar August 2004 - July 2007
Cincinnati Milacron 1990 - 1999
Skills
Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Coatings, Strategic Planning, Operational Excellence, Sales and Operations..., Lean Manufacturing, Pricing Strategy and..., Product Management, Quality Management, Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Acquisition Integration, International Business, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, P, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Product Development, Six Sigma, Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Manufacturing
Education
Harvard Business School 1988 — 1990
MBA, Business Admin
University of Michigan 1981 — 1982
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Dartmouth College 1977 — 1981
AB, Engineering
Valspar March 2013 - Present
Mikeotech January 2001 - Present
Kent County of Michigan October 2012 - March 2013
Logical Technologies May 2012 - September 2012
Logical Technology April 2012 - September 2012
Plumchoice January 2011 - January 2012
MetroHealth Medical Center July 2008 - 2009
Skills
Healthcare Information..., Windows, Servers, Windows Server, Linux, VMware, McKesson PACS, Windows 7, XP, Android, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Troubleshooting, Active Directory, Networking, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Hardware, Information Technology, System Deployment, Microsoft Exchange, Windows XP
Education
Davenport University 2008 — 2013
BS, Cisco Networking CCNA
Valspar July 2013 - Present
Valspar January 2010 - July 2013
Valspar July 2003 - January 2010
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 2000 - 2003
Skills
Chemistry, Coatings, Polymers, Analytical Chemistry, Characterization, Chromatography, FTIR, GC-MS, Gas Chromatography, HPLC, LC-MS, Mass Spectrometry, Materials Science, NMR, Organic Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Polymer Characterization, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science, R, Spectroscopy, TGA, UV/Vis
Education
University of Kentucky 1994 — 1999
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
Culver Stockton College 1991 — 1994
B.S., Chemistry, Business Administration - Management
Arkema November 2009 - Present
Valspar November 2006 - November 2009
Engineered Polymer Solutions, Inc. 2006 - 2009
Verizon January 1997 - November 2006
Skills
Six Sigma, Chemical Engineering, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Safety, Management, Polymers, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Process Simulation, Integration, Process Optimization, Safety Management..., Petrochemical, Coatings, Process Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing
Education
Drexel University 2003 — 2006
BS, Chemical Engineering
Penn State University
Valspar January 2013 - Present
Akzo Nobel May 2005 - January 2013
Alberdingk Boley, Inc August 2003 - May 2005
Chemcraft International January 2000 - August 2003
UV Coatings, Ltd August 1998 - December 1999
Sherwin Williams May 1997 - August 1998
Skills
Coatings, Polymers, UV, Resin, Formulation, Additives, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, R&D, Raw Materials, Paint, Polymer Science, Cross-functional Team..., Polyurethane, Pigments, Rheology, Surfactants, Design of Experiments, Product Development, Chemical Engineering, UV/Vis, Market Development, Process Engineering, Process Simulation, Extrusion, Composites, ISO, Materials, Analytical Chemistry, Commercialization, Process Optimization, Organic Synthesis, Gas Chromatography, Polymer Characterization, Emulsions, Nanotechnology, Chromatography, Characterization, Catalysis, TGA, Mass Spectrometry, Surface Chemistry, Differential Scanning..., Technology Transfer, Inorganic Chemistry, LC-MS, Wet Chemistry
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1993 — 1997
B. Sc., Polymers & Coatings
Cardinal Health March 2012 - Present
Valspar November 2008 - March 2012
ACCO Brands April 2005 - October 2008
True Value May 2003 - April 2005
Universal Studios December 2000 - February 2003
Deluxe Media Services 1999 - 2000
Skills
Demand Planning, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Retail, Forecasting, Management, Supply Chain, Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Leadership Development, Six Sigma, Strategy, Supply Chain...
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2007 — 2010
Masters
Illinois State University 1997 — 1999
Bachelor's
Hawkins, Inc. March 2008 - Present
Katun 2003 - 2007
Valspar 1994 - 2000
Education
Concordia College
B.A., Business Administration/Accounting
The Dow Chemical Company September 2014 - Present
The Dow Chemical Company 2007 - Present
Michigan Molecular Institute/Impact Analytical 2002 - 2007
Sherwin Williams 1993 - 1998
Valspar 1991 - 1993
Skills
Coatings, Product Development, Polymers, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Materials, R&D, Emulsions, TGA, Mass Spectrometry, Resin, NMR, Surfactants, Additives, Design of Experiments, Catalysis, GC-MS
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1987 — 1991
BS, Polymers and Coatings
Valspar August 2013 - Present
Target June 2012 - August 2013
Lifetouch 2012 - 2012
SUPERVALU, Inc June 2006 - March 2011
Black Box Corporation (Formerly Norstan, Inc November 1995 - May 2005
American Express Financial Advisors, Inc January 1993 - January 1995
Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Equity Edge, PeopleSoft, Crystal Reports, Forecasting, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Customer Service, Accounting
Education
Creighton University 1988 — 1992
BSBA, Finance
Valspar August 2010 - Present
CSM Corporation July 2007 - August 2010
CU Companies 2002 - 2007
Structural Wood Corporation 1999 - 2002
Skills
Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, HRIS, Talent Management, Onboarding, Performance Management, Succession Planning
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2002 — 2004
Masters, Organizational Management
University of Wisconsin-Stout 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's Degree
Valspar 1971 - 2007
Education
Concordia College 1966 — 1970
Business Administration, Accounting, Business, French
Larry F Wickstrom
Consolidated Metal Products February 2009 - Present
valspar 1987 - 2008
Education
DePaul University 1968 — 1973
MBA, Finance/Marketing
University of Detroit Mercy 1964 — 1968
BS, chemistry
Emco Chemical 1995 - Present
Wacker Silicones 1989 - 1995
Valspar 1987 - 1989
Enterprise Companies 1984 - 1988
DeSoto 1980 - 1984
Skills
Adhesives, Coatings, Additives, Chemistry, Market Development, Polymers, Paint, Plastics, Personal Care, Commercialization, Polyurethane, Inventory Management, Resin, Operations Management, Lubricants, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Automotive, Product Development, Sales Management, Extrusion, R&D, Raw Materials, Analytical Chemistry, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Sealants
Education
DePaul University 1982 — 1985
MBA, Marketing
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1976 — 1980
BS, Chemistry & Biochemistry
Valspar July 2004 - Present
United States Air Force July 1996 - April 2004
Skills
Help Desk Support, Active Directory, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Servers, Process Improvement, Technical Training, Passion for Helping..., Ghost Imaging, Information Security, Information Management, Dell Computers, Microsoft Office, High Sense Of Urgency, Avaya IP Telephony, Avaya Site..., VoIP, Client Confidentiality, Trusted Business Partner, Resource Management, Computer Security, Security Operations, Trusted Security Partner, Consulting, Secret ENAC, 1996 07..., Sales Operations, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Sales, Team Building
Education
Community College of the Air Force
Associate's Degree, Management Information Systems and Services
Grantham University
Computer Science
Valspar April 2013 - Present
Valspar May 2010 - April 2013
City of Prestonsburg January 2007 - May 2010
Buckhorn Children & Family Services November 2004 - December 2006
KY. United Methodist Home August 2002 - December 2003
Skills
Strategic Planning, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Outlook, Negotiation, Program Development, Public Relations, Training, Recruiting, Sales, Inventory Management, Team Building, Merchandising, Retail, Coaching, Sales Growth, Leadership Development, Cold Calling, Coatings, Paint, Inventory Control, Budgets, Leadership, Key Account Development, Key Account Management
Education
Eastern Kentucky University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor's, Recreation & Park Administration/Therapeutic Recreation
H.B. Fuller November 2012 - Present
Valspar August 2008 - November 2012
Northwest Airlines January 2006 - August 2008
Pemstar August 2000 - February 2003
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Purchasing, Spend Analysis, Program Management, Logistics, Negotiation, Procurement, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Supply Management, Continuous Improvement, MRP, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Supplier Development
Education
Concordia College 1988 — 1991
BA, Business administration
Valspar July 2013 - Present
Valspar January 2004 - Present
Skills
Office Management, Spreadsheets, Process Scheduler, Human Resources, Calendaring, Invoicing, Office Administration, Time Management, Access, Employee Relations, Expense Management, Sales, Outlook, Administrative..., Customer Service, Administration, Data Entry, Payroll, Cross-functional Team..., Account Management, Team Building, Sales Operations, Key Account Management
Education
Davidson County Community College 1974 — 1976
Certification - Wiils , Estate and Real Estate, Paralegal
Carboline Company February 2015 - Present
PSC Industrial July 2014 - February 2015
SNF Holding Company July 2013 - July 2014
Carboline Company October 2008 - July 2013
Valspar 1998 - 2009
Skills
Coatings, Raw Materials, Chemicals, R&D, Problem Solving, Quality Systems, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Product Development, 5S, Troubleshooting, Supervisory Skills, Research, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Analysis, Customer Relations, Microsoft Office, LIMS, Data Analysis, Testing, SPC, Compliance, Process Development, Paint, Technical Writing, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Polymers, Chemistry, Aviation Operations, Dispatching, Mechanics, Teaching, Technical Training, Oracle, Baan, MS Project, Project Planning, Retail
Education
Colorado Technical University 2006 — 2007
Bachelor, BSA - Finance
George Group Consulting 2006 — 2006
Certified, Green Belt Lean Six Sigma
Southeastern Louisiana University 1992 — 2002
Associate, General Studies
Valspar September 2015 - Present
Thermo King August 2014 - Present
Jerry's Floor Store February 2011 - Present
Xcel Energy July 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Credit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, JD Edwards, Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Business Process..., Cash Flow, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Internal Controls, Journal Entries, Internal Audit, Accounts Payable, Financial Accounting, Invoicing, Auditing, Accruals
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting and Finance, 3.70 with Honors
DeVry University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting and Finance, 3.77; Magna Cum Laude
Valspar 2010 - 2013
E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co, Inc October 2007 - February 2009
E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co, Inc January 2002 - September 2007
E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co, Inc May 2000 - December 2001
E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co, Inc June 1997 - April 2000
E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co, Inc May 1994 - May 1997
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Management, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, SAP
Education
Drexel University
MBA, Operations Management
SunOpta April 2014 - Present
Valspar April 2007 - April 2014
General Products 2006 - 2007
SCA Packaging 2004 - 2006
Bosch 1999 - 2004
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Process Improvement, 5S, Process Engineering, Manufacturing..., Kanban, Automotive, TPM, Strategic Planning, Performance Improvement, Manufacturing, DMAIC, Operational Excellence
Education
Mount Vernon Nazarene University 2003 — 2004
MBA, Finance and Financial Management Services
Cornerstone University 1999 — 2001
BM, Business Management
Valspar January 2003 - Present
The Valspar Corporation Ltda May 1990 - July 1995
Skills
Coatings, Polymers, Chemistry, R&D, Adhesives, Raw Materials, Additives, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Resin
Education
Duquesne University 1994 — 1999
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance
University of Pittsburgh 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry / Business
New Castle High School 1982 — 1986
Valspar March 2015 - Present
EXL Laboratories July 2012 - March 2015
D. D. Thomas Lab November 2010 - October 2011
Vector Marketing 2009 - 2010
Skills
Protein Purification, DNA extraction, DNA sequencing, Bacterial Transformation, real-time PCR, Media Preparation, Centrifugation, Cell growth, Preparing buffers, Mass Spectrometry, Spectrophotometry, SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting, Immunoassays, Column Chromatography, Microsoft Office, Microscopy, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Communication, Sales, PCR, DNA
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry
Concordia College 2008 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General
Valspar May 2010 - Present
Sun Chemical 2007 - May 2010
NIC Industries 2005 - 2007
Skills
Chemistry
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1995 — 1999
BS, Environmental Biology
Axalta Coating Systems June 2014 - Present
Valspar October 2013 - 2014
BASF January 2008 - October 2013
Magni Industries 2006 - 2008
Skills
Coatings, Polymer Chemistry, Polymers, Polymer Characterization, Testing, Product Development, Adhesives, Polymer design and..., Polymer modification, Emulsion polymerization, Solution polymerization, Coating characterization, Application testing, coil coatings, water dispersible epoxy..., crosslinking, UV, Commercialization, Additives, Ink, Polymer Science, Chemistry, R&D, Resin
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2009 — 2011
Masters of Polymers and Coatings Technology, Coatings Technolgy
University of Detroit Mercy 2003 — 2005
BS, Biology
Weber-Stephen Products LLC December 2014 - Present
Weber-Stephen Products LLC January 2014 - November 2014
Ammeraal Beltech US April 2012 - September 2013
Ammeraal Beltech US February 2011 - March 2012
ARPAC LLC February 2009 - February 2011
ARPAC LLC September 2008 - February 2009
Valspar September 2001 - September 2008
Richards-Wilcox Incorporated, Aurora, Illinois August 1998 - September 2001
Richards-Wilcox Incorporated Aurora, Illinois September 1997 - July 1998
Binks Manufacturing Company, Franklin Park, Illinois December 1991 - September 1997
Skills
Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Engineering, Team Building, Change Management, Production Planning, Project Management, Materials, Strategic Planning, Process Engineering, Engineering Management, Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Budgets, Manufacturing..., Management, Six Sigma
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1985 — 1990
BS/MS, Tech Ed and Industrial Tech
Watson Standard February 2014 - Present
Tecnocap October 2012 - February 2014
Valspar July 2010 - September 2012
Valspar November 2007 - June 2010
Valspar April 2006 - November 2007
Valspar November 2004 - April 2006
Valspar November 2003 - November 2004
Valspar February 2003 - November 2003
The Valspar Corporation Ltda April 2002 - February 2003
Valspar September 2000 - April 2002
Skills
Supply Chain, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Raw Materials, Coatings, Lean Manufacturing, Polymers, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Paint, 5S, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, P&L Responsibility, P&L Analysis, P&L Forecasting, Negotiation, Supplier Evaluation, Supplier Quality, B2B Marketing, Business Integration, Business Strategy, P, Global Sourcing, ISO, Strategic Sourcing
Education
Duquesne University 1990 — 1993
MBA
University of Pittsburgh 1984 — 1989
BS, Chemical Engineering
Heartland Restaurant Group June 2015 - Present
Valspar August 2014 - December 2014
Eaton Corporation February 2012 - August 2014
ANH Refractories February 2011 - February 2012
ANH Refractories August 2008 - February 2011
Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp August 2007 - August 2008
Financial West Group January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Accounting, Excel, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, Access, Variance Analysis, Financial Accounting, Forecasting, Account Reconciliation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Cost Accounting, Strategic Financial..., Microsoft Excel, Financial Planning, Process Improvement
Education
Duquesne University 2009 — 2011
MBA, Finance
West Liberty University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Valspar August 2012 - Present
United Stationers October 2011 - July 2012
Schawk June 2006 - July 2010
Robinson & Maites 2010 - 2010
AIU Online - Staffing Now November 2005 - March 2006
Convention Connection April 2005 - November 2005
The San Jose Group November 2004 - April 2005
Burrell Communications February 2000 - November 2004
Crown Books 1993 - 1994
Crown Books 1993 - 1994
Skills
Advertising, Direct Mail, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Graphic Design, Layout, Marketing, Email Marketing, Management, Packaging, Integrated Marketing, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1989 — 1997
BA, Marketing Communications/Advertising
Valspar February 2010 - Present
PPG Industries July 2000 - February 2010
Sherwin-Williams Paints March 1989 - July 2000
Skills
Sales Management, Sales, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Account Management, Negotiation, Forecasting
Education
Eastern Gateway Community College 1989 — 1990
Business Administration and Management, General
Steubenville High School 1979 — 1983
High School, College/University Preparatory
Valspar March 1994 - Present
Education
DePaul University 1996 — 1998
MS, Chemistry
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1989 — 1993
BS, Biochemistry
Valspar 2002 - Present
Skills
Key Account Management, Sales Management, Market Development, Polymers, New Business Development, Adhesives, Sales Operations, B2B, Account Management, Product Development, Sales, Additives, Key Account Development, Forecasting, International Sales, Negotiation, Pricing, Sales Process, Resin, Plastics
Education
Eastern Kentucky University 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Valspar 2008 - Present
New Castle Harley Davidson April 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Inventory Management
Education
Universal Technical Institute-Auto, Motorcycle, & Marine Mechanics Institute Division-Orlando 2004 — 2006
Late and Early Model Harley Davidson, Harley Davidson
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI)
Diploma, Motorcycle Technology
Riverside High School
Diploma
Community College of Beaver County
Biological Sciences and Business Management
Company Confidential July 2008 - Present
Valspar October 2006 - July 2008
Skills
Chemistry, Coatings, Polymers, Six Sigma, Project Management, MSDS, Engineering, Life Cycle Assessment, Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, REACH Compliance, DFE, Lean Manufacturing, New Product Development, Science, Materials Science, Hazardous Materials, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Operational Risk..., 5S, SDS, Patents, DOE, Gauge R&R, ANOVA, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Data..., SOP development, Resins, Films
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2007 — 2012
Master of Engineering (MEng), General Engineering
Lewis University 2008 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Eastern Michigan University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), General Science/Chemistry
Valspar February 1990 - Present
Skills
Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Six Sigma
Education
Davidson County Community College 1986 — 1989
Valspar October 2006 - Present
Skills
Industrial Coatings, Industrial Chemicals, Industrial Engineering, Pretreatment, Powder Coating, Project Management, Project Planning, LSS, Coatings, Engineering, Management
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Polymers and Coatings Technology
Jackson Community College 2000 — 2002
Associate of Science (AS), Chemistry
Valspar December 2002 - Present
Education
Concordia College
Human Resources Management, HR
Valspar November 2009 - Present
Valspar October 2005 - November 2009
Skills
Powder Coatings, Color Management, SPC, SQC, Quality Management, Customer Engagement, Customer Satisfaction, Technical Presentations, Technical Leadership, Color systems, Technical sales, Complex problem solving, ISO/TS16949 Auditing, LSS Green Belt, Process Control, Multi-site Team..., International Business, Vendor Management
Education
Concordia College 1974 — 1978
Biology/Chemistry Minor, Pre-Dentistry Studies, 3.04