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
Valspar June 2013 - Present
Ace Hardware April 2004 - May 2013
Skills
Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Retail, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Pricing, Forecasting, Customer Service, Budgets, Team Building, Account Management, Leadership, New Business Development
Education
Luther College 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
Luther College 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Economics
Valspar March 2015 - Present
Valspar April 2011 - March 2015
Valspar June 2009 - April 2011
Skills
Six Sigma, Paint, Lean Manufacturing, Coatings, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Polymers, Project Management, Training, Sales, Leadership, Process Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development
Education
University of Pittsburgh 2013 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategy
Michigan State University 2007 — 2009
BA, Business
Kloeckner Metals Corporation October 2014 - June 2015
KIK Custom Products January 2014 - January 2015
Cargill March 2013 - May 2014
A.L.P. Lighting Components July 2012 - February 2013
Kuehne + Nagel April 2011 - July 2012
Caterpillar Logistics Inc. February 2010 - April 2011
Batesville Casket Company January 2008 - September 2009
Valspar April 1997 - December 2007
Valspar Coatings October 1996 - February 2003
Skills
Logistics, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Customer Service, Transportation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Shipping, Operations Management, Microsoft Word, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Logistics Management, Supply Chain, PowerPoint, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Tools, Teamwork, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma
Education
Jones International University 2007 — 2009
Master's degree, Project Management
Jones International University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
RMS Surgical September 2014 - Present
Spectrum Plastics Group February 2010 - July 2014
Valspar March 2006 - February 2010
Education
Metropolitan State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Valspar January 2013 - Present
Nalco an Ecolab Company November 2009 - January 2013
Nalco 2009 - January 2013
Plymouth Technology August 2008 - October 2009
Crown Solutions, Inc. September 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Customer Retention, Customer Acquisition, Direct Sales, Value Engineering, Value Selling, Water Treatment, Cooling Towers, Water, Sales Operations, Environmental Awareness, Boilers, Wastewater Treatment, Energy, Reverse Osmosis, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Coatings, Sales Management, Manufacturing, Product Development, Management, Process Improvement
Education
Kent State University 1995 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering
The University of Akron 1991 — 1995
TRADEBE Environmental Services, LLC. (US) August 2015 - Present
TRADEBE June 2012 - August 2015
TRADEBE November 2010 - July 2012
Valspar May 2010 - November 2010
CVS November 2009 - April 2010
University of Kansas August 2003 - August 2009
University of Kansas August 2003 - August 2009
Testing Service Company January 1998 - January 2002
Skills
Excel, RCRA, PowerPoint, Virtual basic, Mathematica, Programming, AFM, Goniometry, FT-IR, 40 hazwoper, CDL, Hazmat endorsement, HAZWOPER, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, EPA, Hazardous Waste..., Physical Chemistry, Data Analysis, Research, Microsoft Office, Environmental Services, UV/Vis, Analytical Chemistry, General Chemistry, Microsoft Word, ChemDraw, Microsoft Excel, FTIR, Solid Waste, Waste, Environmental Compliance, Hazardous Materials..., Waste Management, Environmental..., Remediation, Soil
Education
The University of Kansas 2003 — 2009
Ph.D A.B.D, Physical Chemistry
Michigan Technological University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's of science, Chemistry
West Chicago Community High schoolWest 1995 — 1999
High School Diploma
Valspar May 2015 - Present
FinishMaster April 2004 - April 2015
FinishMaster September 2001 - April 2004
Skills
Sales, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Automotive, Customer Satisfaction, Account Management, Sales Process, Sales Operations, New Business Development, B2B, Customer Retention, Purchasing, Automobile, Selling, Inventory Management, Profit, Team Building, Vehicles, Negotiation, Sales Presentations, Forecasting, Operations Management, Marketing Strategy, Automotive Aftermarket, Competitive Analysis
Education
McHenry County College 1992 — 1994
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)
Valspar November 1985 - Present
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Project Management, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, DMAIC, 5S, Materials Management, SAP, Strategic Sourcing, MRP, ISO, Supply Management, Operational Excellence, Quality Management, Coatings, Kaizen
Education
Lamar University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
The University of Dallas
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Valspar April 2015 - Present
Valspar October 2012 - April 2015
AT&T Advertising Solutions August 2011 - October 2012
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company March 2006 - August 2011
MarketSource Inc. April 2004 - March 2006
Skills
B2B, B2B Marketing, Cold Calling, Sales, Customer Service, Supervising, PPC, SEO, SEM, Training, People Skills, Small Business, Sales Process, Account Management, Management, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Merchandising, Retail, Team Building, Marketing, Inventory Management, Key Account Management
Education
Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology 2003 — 2005
Diploma, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Westland John Glenn High School 1999 — 2003
HS Diploma, General Studies
Valspar January 2013 - Present
Valspar March 2003 - January 2013
Skills
Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, FTIR, Coatings, Polymer Science, Manufacturing, R&D, Organic Synthesis, Chemistry, Raw Materials, Polymers, HPLC, Additives, GC-MS, NMR, Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials, Resin, Pigments, Paint, UV/Vis, LC-MS, Materials Science, Catalysis, Adhesives
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1997 — 2003
Ph.D., Organic Polymer Chemistry
Juniata College 1993 — 1997
B.S., Organic Chemistry
Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta LLP January 2014 - May 2014
United States District Court for the District of Minnesota January 2014 - May 2014
Valspar September 2013 - December 2013
AT&T 2004 - 2013
AT&T Wireless 2000 - 2004
AT&T Wireless 1996 - 2000
Skills
Leadership, Telecommunications, Wireless, Contract Negotiation, Solution Selling, Management, Project Management, Sales Operations, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Cross-functional Team..., Mobile Devices, Program Management, Vendor Management, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Problem Solving, Business Analysis
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2010 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law, Summa Cum Laude
Metropolitan State University 1999 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Normandale Community College
Bachelor's Degree`
Valspar July 2015 - Present
Xerox October 2013 - June 2015
Verizon Wireless May 2005 - October 2013
Verizon Wireless April 2000 - May 2005
Verizon Wireless May 1998 - April 2000
Skills
Wireless, Telecommunications, M2M, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Management, Training, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation, Microsoft Word, Process Improvement, Access, Quotas, PowerPoint, Windows, Marketing Strategy, CRM, Customer Satisfaction, Salesforce.com, Call Centers, Strategy, Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Public Speaking
Education
Marian College 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Marian University
Valspar August 2013 - Present
Genuine Parts Company March 2012 - August 2013
FIG Marketing October 2008 - November 2011
Lowe's Home Improvement January 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Employee Relations, Talent Management, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Onboarding, Succession Planning, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Training, Payroll, Leadership Development, Management, Interviews, HR Policies, Hiring, Team Building, Budgets, HRIS, New Hire Orientations, Employee Engagement, Benefits Administration, College Recruiting, Personnel Management, Technical Recruiting, Sales, Customer Service, Time Management, Temporary Placement, Organizational..., Coaching, Strategic Planning, Employee Training, HR Consulting, Creative Writing, Policy, FMLA, Organizational..., Career Development, Applicant Tracking..., Employment Law, Workforce Planning, Labor Relations, Conflict Resolution, Yellow Belt Certified
Education
Meredith College 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Education
Valspar June 2015 - Present
Chase Solutions, LLC January 2013 - Present
Chase Coins & Collectibles October 2010 - Present
Minnesota Judicial Branch March 2015 - June 2015
US Bank May 2014 - January 2015
Target May 2013 - April 2014
Quantum Retail Technology October 2012 - April 2013
Digital River December 2007 - September 2012
Talent Consulting 2006 - 2007
Ambient Consulting 2005 - 2006
Skills
Program Management, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, E-commerce, Omniture, Cross-functional Team..., Multi-channel Marketing, Vendor Management, Account Management, Marketing, Agile Methodologies, Web Project Management, E-business, Testing, Consulting, Retail, Management Consulting, Project Planning, Change Management, SDLC, Project Management, Management, Web Analytics, Six Sigma, Strategy, Product Marketing, Requirements Analysis, Product Management, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, CRM, Sales, Product Development, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Quality Assurance, Software Project..., Forecasting, Mobile Devices, Software Documentation, Leadership, Analytics, Analysis, Strategic Partnerships
Education
University of Saint Thomas 2001 — 2002
Masters Certification, E-Commerce
Metropolitan State University 1999 — 2001
MBA, Business
Metropolitan State University 1999 — 2001
Masters, Marketing
Metropolitan State University 1995 — 1999
BA, Marketing / Business
North Alabama Spine and Rehab August 2014 - Present
Wallis Family Chiropractic Center January 2011 - August 2014
Millar Chiropractic June 2008 - December 2010
Valspar April 2000 - April 2003
Skills
Chiropractic, Activator Instrument, Back Pain, Fibromyalgia, Headaches, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Nutrition, Pain Management, Sciatica, Spine, Wellness, Whiplash
Education
Logan University 2003 — 2007
Doctor of Chiropractic, Chiropractic
Rolls-Royce January 2010 - Present
Rolls-Royce November 2003 - January 2010
Valspar March 2000 - November 2003
Lilly Industries October 1984 - March 2000
Skills
Process Improvement, SAP, Aviation, Continuous Improvement, Aircraft, Cross-functional Team..., Aerospace, Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Account Management, Key Account Management, Accounts Receivable, Credit Management, Civil Aviation, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management
Education
Marian College
Bachelor's degree, Business Management
Lean Trainer for Corporate & Manufacturing May 2015 - Present
Legends October 2012 - Present
PPG Industries June 2013 - April 2015
AkzoNobel November 2012 - May 2013
Weir SPM September 2011 - May 2012
Valspar July 2008 - February 2011
HJ Heinz September 2007 - June 2008
Sara Lee March 2005 - September 2007
Sara Lee December 2003 - March 2005
Sara Lee June 2003 - November 2003
Skills
Employee Training, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Management, Operational Excellence, Cross-functional Team..., Kaizen, Training, Leadership, 5S, Business Process Mapping, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Budgets, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Minitab, Contract Negotiation, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Supply Chain, Microsoft Excel, Auditing, Manufacturing, Quality Control, PowerPoint, Industrial Engineering, SAP, Team Leadership, HACCP, Forecasting, Change Management, Logistics, Quality Assurance, Inventory Management, Team Building, Materials, Purchasing, Microsoft Office, JIT, Community Engagement, Ariba, SRM, Recycling
Education
Texas A&M University-Commerce 2001 — 2003
Master of Science (M.S.), Industrial Engineering Technology
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 2001 — 2001
prerequisites for MBA, MBA
Northwestern State University Natchitoches, LA 1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Chemistry
Middle Tennessee State University 1987 — 1989
2 years toward Bachelors, Biology/Chemistry
Younger Optics 2014 - Present
Valspar 2012 - 2013
SDC Technologies, Inc. (A division of Mitsui Chemicals) 2000 - 2012
Vision-Ease Lens 1999 - 2000
Skills
Chemistry, Chemicals, Coatings, Product Development, R&D, Research and Development, Polysiloxane, Polymers, UV coating, Urethane, Silicones, Nanoparticles, Nanomaterials, Stage-Gate, Project Management, Sol-gel
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management 2006 — 2009
MBA, Entrepreneurship & Finance
North Dakota State University 1996 — 1998
MS, Polymer Science
St. Olaf College 1991 — 1995
BA, Chemistry
Lancaster University 1994 — 1994
U.K. Exchange Student, Study-abroad Program
Kodaikanal International School 1988 — 1991
International Baccalaureate
SDC Technologies, Inc. (A division of Mitsui Chemicals) September 2012 - Present
SDC Technologies, Inc. (A division of Mitsui Chemicals) January 2011 - September 2012
Valspar 2008 - January 2011
Valspar 2006 - 2008
Valspar 2003 - 2006
Valspar 2001 - 2003
Valspar 2000 - 2001
Valspar 1999 - 2000
Skills
Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Technology Development, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain..., Quality Management, Executive Management, Sales Management, Value Proposition, Value Selling, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Maximizer, Value Propositions, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, Management, Process Improvement, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, P&L Management, Purchasing, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Team Building
Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business 2009 — 2011
MBA, General Management
McGill University 1995 — 1999
B.Eng, Chemical Engineering
Western Canada High School 1995 — 1999
Valspar March 2014 - Present
Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems August 2011 - October 2013
L-3 Communications Integrated Systems March 2010 - August 2011
L-3 Communications Integrated Systems November 2009 - February 2010
Arden Companies June 2009 - September 2009
Michigan State University College of Engineering February 2009 - May 2009
Norfolk Southern Corporation September 2008 - December 2008
Arden Companies June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
SAP Production Planning, Data Analysis, EAC/EV, Database Design, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, MRP, Analysis, Access, Management, Manufacturing, Budgets, Engineering, Production Planning, Training, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain...
Education
Michigan State University 2004 — 2009
Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management
HealthEdge June 2015 - Present
Rulesware April 2015 - June 2015
ZeOmega October 2014 - April 2015
ZeOmega August 2011 - April 2015
Availity March 2007 - August 2011
Valspar 2002 - 2007
Veridian Information Solutions January 2001 - July 2001
US Navy August 1990 - July 2001
USJFCOM 1997 - 2001
Skills
Care Management Software, Software Project..., Technology..., Health Information..., Healthcare, Integration, Healthcare Information..., EMR, Software Consulting, Clinical Workflow, Healthcare Integrations, ZeOmega's JIVA Software, SSO, Software, HIPAA, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, IT Strategy, Program Management, Healthcare Management, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Product Management, Project Management, SaaS, Medicaid, Leadership, Requirements Gathering, Healthcare Industry, SharePoint, Medicare, Business Development, Management, Project Planning, EDI, PMP, Requirements Analysis, HL7, Business Intelligence, Revenue Cycle, Visio, Software Implementation, EHR, HIT, Agile Methodologies, Software Documentation, SDLC, Healthcare Consulting, Enterprise Software, Consulting
Education
IMPAX 2011 — 2011
Training, Sales
Keller Graduate School of Management 2005 — 2007
MBA, Master of Business Administration
Saint Leo University 1999 — 2003
BS, Information Systems
ECPI College of Technology 1997 — 1999
AAS, Computer Programming
Norman County East High School 1986 — 1990
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Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation September 2013 - Present
Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation August 2011 - September 2013
Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation June 2009 - August 2011
Kimberly-Clark May 2008 - August 2008
Kimberly-Clark June 2007 - December 2007
Kimberly-Clark August 2006 - December 2006
Valspar May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Design of Experiments, Process Optimization, Process Safety, Process Control, Matlab, Minitab, SPC, Capital Projects, HAZOP, DCS, Labview, Commissioning, Visio, MS Project, SAP, Process Analysis, Mathematica, Manufacturing..., DMAIC, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Chemical Processing, Distillation, Manufacturing, Coatings, PFD, Troubleshooting, Black Belt, Process Automation, Pumps, Process Simulation, P, Engineering, Aspen Plus, Continuous Improvement, HAZOP Study
Education
Michigan Technological University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineer
Valspar March 2013 - Present
Ecolab March 2011 - February 2013
Ecolab March 2008 - March 2011
Ecolab 2004 - 2008
Ecolab 2003 - 2004
Ecolab 2002 - 2003
Skills
Lean Six Sigma - Green..., Business Strategy, Six Sigma, Team Leadership, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Leadership, Marketing, Product Management
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2007 — 2011
MBA, International Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship
Miami University 1998 — 2002
BA, Business
Stevenson
Valspar December 2012 - February 2014
Valspar Packaging September 2010 - December 2012
Surmodics Pharmaceuticals July 2007 - March 2010
Nektar Therapeutics November 2005 - July 2007
Skills
GMP, Validation, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Sop, Testing, Laboratory, Polymers, Troubleshooting, Calibration, Data Analysis, Chemistry, Root Cause Analysis, Raw Materials, Software Documentation, IR, R&D
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2008 — 2011
MBA, Project Management
Tuskegee University 2000 — 2005
bachelors of science, chemical engineering
Valspar February 2014 - Present
Valspar July 2012 - Present
MARS Advertising January 2011 - July 2011
Jack Morton Worldwide April 2010 - January 2011
Ryan Partnership April 2009 - April 2010
OgilvyAction (formerly 141 Worldwide, Davidson Marketing) October 1993 - June 2008
OgilvyAction (then known as 141 Worldwide) 2002 - 2004
OgilvyAction (then known as 141 Worldwide) 2000 - 2002
OgilvyAction (then known as Davidson Marketing) 1998 - 2000
OgilvyAction (then known as Davidson Marketing) 1993 - 1998
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Concept Development, Copywriting, Strategy, Marketing, Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Brand Architecture, Direct Mail, B2B, Leadership, Agency Leadership, Creativity, New Business Development, Shopper Marketing, Promotions, Mobile Marketing, Management, Digital Marketing, Creative Problem Solving, Brand Activation, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Team Building, Strategic Partnerships, Branded Content..., Brand Experiences, Pitches, Presentation Development, Product Launches, Product Naming, Experiential Marketing, Video
Education
Marquette University 1982 — 1985
BA Journalism, Advertising
Zep Inc. September 2013 - Present
ZEP Inc February 2008 - August 2013
Valspar December 2005 - December 2006
University of Texas at El Paso January 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Analysis, FTIR, Titration, Operations Management, SAP, Quality System, Quality Management..., Cross-functional Team..., Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Quality Control, Management, Quality Management, Internal Audit, Spreadsheet Design, Linear Programming, ISO 14001, Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9001, Key Process Indicator..., Statistical Process...
Education
University of Texas at Dallas - Naveen Jindal School of Management 2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
The University of Texas at El Paso 2003 — 2005
MS, Chemistry
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology 1995 — 2001
BS, Chemistry
Specialty Granules Inc. June 2013 - Present
PPG Industries January 2005 - May 2013
Valspar August 2000 - January 2005
PPG Industries September 1991 - August 2000
Skills
Coatings, Polymers, Materials Science, Spectroscopy, Resin, R&D, Nanotechnology, Polymer Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Commercialization, Polyurethane, Characterization, Polymer Characterization, Chemistry, Additives, Surface Chemistry, Polymer Science, Adhesives, Organic Chemistry, Technology Transfer, UV/Vis, Analytical Chemistry, TGA, Rheology, Catalysis, NMR, FTIR, IR, Inorganic Chemistry, Nanomaterials, Nanocomposites, AFM
Education
University of Cincinnati 1986 — 1991
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
Miami University 1982 — 1986
BS, Chemistry
Valspar September 2015 - Present
Armstrong World Industries March 2014 - August 2015
Glacier Park, Inc. May 2013 - October 2013
Sustainable Sandhills August 2012 - May 2013
Cumberland County Schools August 2012 - May 2013
Methodist University August 2010 - May 2013
Skills
Research, Environmental Science, Environmental Awareness, Data Analysis, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Teamwork, English, Matlab, ArcGIS, Social Media, GIS, Environmental Impact..., NFPA 70E, Smoke Reader, Asbestos, Workers' Compensation..., Machine Guarding, Hazardous Waste..., Industrial Hygiene, Waste
Education
Methodist College 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Occupational Management with concentration in Regulatory Compliance
Methodist College 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Occupational Management with a concentration in Regulatory Compliance
PPG Industries April 2002 - Present
InfoUSA April 2001 - April 2002
Valspar April 1996 - April 2001
Skills
Territory..., Territory Account..., Organized self-starter, Long-term Customer..., Business Development, Negotiation, Enthusiastic..., Customer Retention, Customer Oriented, Customer Insight, Customer Satisfaction, Communication Skills, Key Account Growth, New Business Development, Account Management, Sales, Key Account Management, B2B, Pricing
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Metropolitan Community College 1987 — 1989
Associate of Science (AS), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Valspar November 2002 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Outlook, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Account Management
Education
Joliet Junior College
Valspar September 2014 - Present
Prime Health May 2014 - August 2014
TruGreen January 2014 - May 2014
PPG Industries July 2007 - January 2014
Kappa Alpha Order December 2010 - December 2011
Skills
Sales, Event Management, Volunteering, Team Leadership, Fundraising, Recruiting, Time Management, Marketing, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Cold Calling, B2B, Sales Process, Account Management, Team Building
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies September 2014 - Present
Valspar October 2012 - July 2014
Valspar March 2012 - October 2012
Valspar March 2011 - March 2012
Valspar August 2010 - March 2011
Carts of Chicago Catering Inc July 2004 - August 2010
Lutheran General Hospital May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Laboratory Safety, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Analysis, Research, Outlook, Laboratory, Goal Oriented, Exceptionally well..., Chemistry, Process Improvement, Communication, Laboratory Skills, Product Development, Team Leadership, Technical Writing, Technical Analysis
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2012 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management and Supervision
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2010
LAS, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Chemistry
Valspar July 2015 - Present
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. August 2014 - July 2015
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc. September 2012 - August 2014
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc. October 2011 - August 2012
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc. February 2011 - October 2011
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc. June 2009 - February 2011
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc. July 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Consumer Products, Sales Management, Account Management, Field Marketing, Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Presentations, Multi-channel Marketing, Trade Shows, Marketing, National Accounts, Market Planning, Retail, Merchandising, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Key Account Development, Product Marketing
Education
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania 2002 — 2006
B.S., Mass Communications
Tennant Company February 2015 - Present
Valspar July 2013 - January 2015
SunGlo Services August 2011 - June 2013
Advanced Building Solutions January 2009 - December 2011
PPG Industries January 2008 - December 2008
PPG Industries January 2005 - January 2008
PPG Industries January 1999 - January 2005
ICI (Imperial Chemical Industries) January 1996 - January 1999
Paint 'n' Stuff January 1989 - January 1996
Skills
New Business Development, Sales Management, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Salesforce.com, Sales Presentations, Sales, CRM, Selling, Coatings, Business Development, Marketing, Management, Construction, Program Management, Key Account Management
Education
Macomb Community College 1980 — 1981
N/A, CAD
Macomb Community College
Akzo Nobel Coatings February 2012 - Present
Akzo Nobel Coatings November 1990 - February 2012
Valspar September 1989 - November 1990
DeSoto, Inc. September 1986 - September 1989
Skills
Polymer Science, Adhesives, Design of Experiments, NMR spectroscopy, Paint, Chemistry, Six Sigma, Coatings, Polymers, Polymer Chemistry, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, R&D, Polyurethane, Additives, Pigments, Resin
Education
Urbana University 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Miami University 1982 — 1986
BA, Chemistry
ANGUS Chemical Company May 2015 - Present
Ashland Inc September 2011 - March 2015
Elementis Specialties October 2006 - September 2011
Reichhold September 1998 - September 2006
Valspar January 1993 - September 1998
AkzoNobel April 1989 - January 1993
DSM August 1983 - May 1989
Skills
Formulation, Polymer Chemistry, Polymers, Coatings, Paint, Product Development, Additives, Adhesives, R&D, Chemistry, Rheology, Leadership, Resin, Polymer Science, Polyurethane, Raw Materials, Plastics, Materials Science, Polymer Characterization, Materials, Catalysis
Education
Merrimack College 1977 — 1981
B.S., Chemistry / Biochemistry
Danvers High School
Valspar March 2015 - Present
Valspar April 2014 - March 2015
Target March 2013 - March 2014
Target July 2010 - March 2013
Target November 2007 - July 2010
Target May 2006 - November 2007
Target November 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Accounting, Financial Accounting, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Driving Results, Data Analysis, Databases, Data Warehousing, GAAP, Analysis, Access, Account Reconciliation, Financial Analysis
Education
Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen
German Exchange Scholarship
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Accounting
Wheatland Tube Company / Division of JMC Steel Group March 2014 - Present
Wheatland Tube Company / Division of JMC Steel Group March 2014 - January 2015
Wheatland Tube Company / Division of JMC Steel Group March 2014 - May 2014
T&B Tube Co. September 2012 - March 2014
Allied Tube & Conduit / Division of Atkore International August 2006 - August 2012
Andrew Corporation December 2005 - August 2006
Riverton Custom Cabinetry May 2005 - December 2005
Valspar November 2001 - November 2004
Bernard Welding November 1995 - November 2000
Education
Kankakee Community College
Associates Degree, Business Management
Valspar October 2008 - Present
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Sales, Strategic Planning, Engineering, Employee Relations, Marketing, Process Improvement, Project Management, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Event Planning, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Coatings
Education
The University of Southern Mississippi 1978 — 1980
B.S., Polymer Science
Jones County Junior College 1976 — 1978
Valspar March 2014 - Present
Ticona November 2011 - April 2012
Boston Scientific Corporation March 2005 - February 2011
HB Fuller July 1994 - January 2005
Skills
Polymers
Education
Michigan State University 1987 — 1994
Ph. D, Chemical Engineering
Purdue University 1983 — 1987
B.S, Chemical Engineering
The Select Family of Staffing Companies July 2013 - Present
The Valspar Corporation Ltda December 2006 - July 2013
Valspar January 2006 - July 2013
cENTRAL PLATTE FIRE 1994 - 2006
US Army May 1994 - July 2004
BELTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 124 2002 - 2004
FED EX 1996 - 2004
FedEx 1996 - 2001
Skills
Kansas City, Construction Safety, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Inspection, Auditing, Hazardous Waste..., Coatings, EHS, Environmental Awareness, ISO, Risk Management, Workplace Safety, Safety Management..., Process Engineering, Hazard Recognition, Management, Hazardous Materials, Engineering, Risk Assessment, Process Safety, Sales Management, Occupational Health, Manufacturing, Team Building, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, 5S, ISO 14001, Industrial Safety, Environmental Compliance, Accident Investigation, Environmental..., HAZWOPER, Hazard Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, RCRA, Quality Assurance, Polymers, Resin, Petroleum, Chemistry, First Aid, Environmental Auditing, Firefighting, Chemical Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Emergency Management, HAZOP, Quality Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2005 — 2010
Bachellors, Business
Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley 2007 — 2009
Certified Safety Professional Certificate program. CSP, Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
CMSU 1998 — 2000
Health and Safety Management, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Valspar January 2000 - Present
287a.com LLC. January 2012 - Present
3M January 1990 - December 1999
3M November 1981 - December 1989
Skills
Patent preparation, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Technology Transfer, Patents, Contract Negotiation, Mergers, Patent Portfolio..., Patentability, Patent Drafting, Intellectual Property, Product Development, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Licensing Agreements, Intellectual Property..., IP, Six Sigma, Polymers, Coatings, R&D, Chemistry, Research, Security
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1986 — 1989
MS, Material Science & Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1977 — 1981
BS, Chemical Engineering
University of Minnesota Duluth January 2010 - Present
Excellence, In a Manner of Speaking January 2007 - Present
Cirrus Design Corporation 2005 - 2010
Albany Chicago Company 2002 - 2005
RAM Info Systems 1997 - 2002
Valspar 1993 - 1997
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Engineering, Process Simulation, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Composites, Project Management, Program Management, Aerospace, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Matlab, Engineering Management, Team Building, Root Cause Analysis, Management, Quality Assurance, Team Leadership, Chemical Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Process Control, Project Planning, Industrial Engineering, Analysis, Minitab, Design of Experiments, Public Speaking, Operations Management
Education
Michigan State University 1990 — 1992
M.S., Chemical Engineering
University of Michigan 1985 — 1990
B.S., German
University of Michigan 1985 — 1990
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Bottom Line - Safety May 2015 - Present
Kraft Foods August 2013 - April 2015
Valspar February 2006 - August 2013
Butterball Turkeys July 2004 - February 2006
ASSE Greater Chicagoland Chapter 1999 - 2000
SeaquistPerfect Dispensing April 1990 - September 1998
Skills
PHA, Safety Management, Emergency Management, ISO, Auditing, Permitting, EHS, Occupational Health, Accident Investigation, Behavior Based Safety, Risk Assessment, Process Safety, Ergonomics, Compliance, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Protection, Safety Leadership, Policy, Electrical Safety, Safety Audits, Industrial Safety, Warehousing, PSM, Mentoring, Safety Management..., Industrial Hygiene, Workplace Safety, Process Safety..., Enviromental, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Awareness, Process Engineering, Six Sigma, Hazardous Waste..., Construction Safety, Hazard Recognition, Hazardous Materials, Training, HAZWOPER, Root Cause Analysis, ISO 14001, HSE Management Systems, Environmental..., HAZOP, Hazard Analysis, Risk Management, RCRA, Fire Safety, Environmental Auditing
Education
Judson University 1995 — 1998
BA, Management
Eurofins QTA April 2012 - Present
BASF April 2011 - May 2012
Cognis Corporation January 2006 - March 2011
Cognis Corporation April 2001 - December 2005
Valspar January 2000 - April 2001
Sichuan University August 1989 - August 1995
Dasheng Chemicals January 1992 - September 1993
Skills
Business Strategy, Business Development, Business Process..., Operations Management, Team Management, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Management, Performance Management, Asian Business, Analytical Chemistry, 21 CFR Part 11, cGMP practices, European Markets, International Business, Organizational..., Commercialization, Chemistry, Cross-functional Team..., Polymers, Consumer Products, Coatings, Biotechnology, Market Development, Chemical Engineering, Technology Transfer, Product Development, Process Engineering, R&D
Education
Xavier Univeristy, Williams College of Business 2003 — 2005
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
McGill University - Macdonald Campus 1995 — 2000
PhD, Food Science
Sichuan University 1986 — 1989
M.E., Chemical Engineering
Sichuan University 1982 — 1986
B.E., Polymer Science and materials
Quaker Chemical February 2012 - Present
Valspar May 2010 - January 2012
AkzoNobel 2002 - 2009
Reliable Analysis, Inc. 2002 - 2002
Energy Conversion Devices 2000 - 2002
King Pharmaceuticals July 2000 - October 2000
Acheson Colloids 1999 - 2000
Baxter January 1999 - October 1999
Midwest Analytical Services 1998 - 1999
Skills
Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Hazardous Waste..., Risk Assessment, Environmental Awareness, RCRA, Auditing, EHS, Product Stewardship
Education
Wayne State University 2004 — 2007
Graduate Certificate, Occupational Health and Safety
Michigan Technological University 1992 — 1996
Bachelors of Science, Biological Sciences
Catalent November 1998 - Present
Cardinal Health 1998 - Present
Testor Corporation November 1996 - November 1998
Valspar 1998 - 1998
North Safety Products May 1995 - November 1996
Automatic Liquid Packaging May 1993 - May 1995
TRW 1990 - 1992
ICI FIBERITE 1989 - 1990
Talley Defense Systems 1987 - 1989
Pillsbury Green Giant 1982 - 1985
Skills
HPLC, Validation, Chemistry, SOP, Pharmaceuticals, USP, QC, Coatings, GLP, GMP, Analytical Chemistry, UV-Vis, Chromatography, IR, cGMP, Analytical Techniques, Dissolution, FTIR, Quality Control, UV, Sop, Pharmaceutical Industry, UV/Vis, Wet Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, FDA, Laboratory, Change Control, R&D, Quality System
Education
Mesa Community College 1988 — 1992
chemistry
Anheuser-Busch May 2014 - Present
Anheuser-Busch October 2013 - May 2014
Saint Louis University May 2013 - May 2014
Valspar April 2012 - May 2013
wedi Corp December 2008 - April 2012
James Hardie Building Products February 2008 - December 2008
James Hardie Building Products May 2007 - February 2008
Skills
Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Product Development, Sales Management, Sales Process, Group Presentations, Communication, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Presentation Development, Technical Presentations, Contract Negotiation, Technical Demonstrations, Social Media Marketing, Project Management, Shopper Insights, POS Data Analysis, Shopper Marketing, Category Insights, Lead Generation, Market Research, IRI, Pilot Projects, Product Innovation, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Marketing Research, Cascading
Education
Michigan State University 2003 — 2007
BS, Communications
Saint Louis University 2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing
Ingredion Incorporated May 2015 - Present
Long Island University Academic Reinforcement Center September 2014 - May 2015
Long Island University September 2012 - May 2015
Valspar February 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, LC-MS, Polymer Chemistry, Spectroscopy
Education
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus 2012 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Chemistry
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2007 — 2010
BS, Chemistry
Valspar 2012 - Present
Gerdau May 2008 - April 2012
Slumberland Furniture January 2005 - May 2008
Two Men and a Truck February 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Logistics, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Process Scheduler, Shipping, Carrier Negotiations, 5S, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, Conflict Resolution, Industrial Safety, Coaching, Training & Development, Truckload, Carrier Development, SAP Logistics, Inventory Planning, Inventory Optimization, Transportation Sourcing, Carrier Selection, Lock Out Tag Out, Hearing Conservation, General Industry Safety, Facility Safety, DOT Compliance, Transportation Safety, Delivery Performance, ISO 14001, Iso 9000, Transportation..., Transportation..., CSA 2010, Inventory Accuracy, Production Activity..., Basics of Supply Chain..., Schedules, Production Planning, Customs Regulations, Overhead Cranes, 360 Feedback, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, SWOT analysis, Failure Analysis
Education
Metropolitan State University 2006 — 2008
BS, Business Administration
Winona State University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
airliquide.com July 2001 - Present
Valspar June 1999 - May 2001
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Photoshop
Education
Texas State Technical College-Marshall 1997 — 1999
associates, Chemical Operations, 3.0
Kilgore College 1988 — 1991
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.2
Pine Tree High School 1985 — 1988
Advanced honors degree
IdeaPaint June 2015 - Present
Valspar November 2011 - June 2015
The Bella Group May 2011 - December 2011
Gemini Coatings July 2010 - May 2011
Gemini Coatings, Inc April 2000 - July 2010
Skills
Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Furniture, Wood, New Business Development, Key Account Management
Education
Kennesaw State University
The George Washington University
Cedars of Edina March 2013 - Present
David Alan Frazer, LLC At Home Apartments, LLC March 2012 - March 2013
Project Footsteps December 2010 - July 2011
Valspar May 2010 - August 2010
Massage Retreat and Spa 2010 - 2010
Valspar May 2007 - December 2009
Skills
Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Time Management, SharePoint, Customer Service, Sales, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Customer Satisfaction, Operations Management, Administrative..., Recruiting, Access, Training, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Business Acumen, Communication Skills, Learning Quickly, Proactive self-starter, Sales Process, Communication
Education
Landmark Education 2013 — 2014
BHS Human Services 2007 — 2012
In Progress, Adult Training and Development
Metropolitan State University 2007 — 2012
BHS, Adult Development and Training
Valspar
Skills
Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Market Development, Coatings, Key Account Development, New Business Development, Account Management, Pricing, Sales, Forecasting, B2B, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Adhesives, Cross-functional Team..., Cold Calling, Sales Process, Product Launch
Education
Marshall University 2007 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Marshall University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
SNI CERTES FINANCIAL PROS April 2015 - Present
Valspar March 2012 - March 2015
Four Point Partners, LLC July 2011 - March 2013
Two Harbors Investment Corporation January 2012 - March 2012
Salo LLC March 2005 - March 2012
U.S. Bank July 2011 - December 2011
GMAC ResCap March 2005 - June 2011
Novartis Consumer Health November 2006 - September 2007
Famous Dave's of America September 2006 - October 2006
Zimmer March 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Accounting, Budgets, Strategic Financial..., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Managerial Finance, Finance
Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2001 — 2005
MBA
Macalester College 1989 — 1993
BA, Economics
Valspar December 1995 - Present
Skills
Coatings, Sales, Paint, Inventory Management, Building Materials, New Business Development, Account Management
Education
Tulsa Community College 2009 — 2009
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Criminal Justice and Corrections
Methodist College 1991 — 1993
Political Science and Government
Valspar June 2013 - Present
Action Equipment Sales Company June 2011 - June 2013
Royal Crown Bottling Corp. May 2009 - June 2011
Enterprise Rent-A-Car August 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Inventory Management, Team Building, Customer Relations, Government Relations, Government Affairs, Sales Process, Key Account Growth, B2B, Team-oriented, Account Management, Management, Sales, Coaching, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, Strategic Planning
Education
Kentucky Wesleyan College 2003 — 2007
Bachelors of Science, Political Science
Valspar August 2014 - August 2015
The Aspire Group Inc May 2013 - July 2014
Arena Racing USA November 2012 - May 2013
Sports Backers August 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Social Media, German, Fundraising, Ticket Sales, Business Development, New Business Development, Paciolan, CRM, Public Speaking, Sales Operations, Customer Service...
Education
University of Northern Colorado 2015 — 2018
Doctor of Science, Sport and Exercise Science: Sport Administration
Virginia Commonwealth University 2012 — 2013
Master of Education (MEd), Sport Leadership
Kenyon College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Valspar June 2015 - Present
Kraft Foods Group June 2013 - June 2015
Kraft Foods Group October 2012 - June 2013
Kraft Foods Group November 2009 - October 2012
Kraft Foods Group July 2008 - November 2009
Beta Theta Pi 2006 - 2008
Kraft Foods Group May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Performance Management, Human Resources, Training, Leadership, Employee Relations, Strategy, Leadership Development, Management, Personnel Management, Sales, Analysis, Data Analysis, Incentive Programs, Sales Management, Sales Compensation, Employee Recognition, Collective Bargaining, Rewards Programs, Recruiting, Project Management, Change Management, Business Statistics
Education
Trinity International University 2009 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Christian Studies
Miami University 2004 — 2008
Management and Organizational Leadership, Concentration in Human Resources, Minor in Business Statistics
Valspar 2012 - Present
Valspar 2010 - 2012
PSA 2004 - 2008
ADP 1998 - 2003
William M. Mercer, Inc. 1987 - 1998
Skills
Leadership, Direct Mail, Advertising, Vendor Management, Direct Marketing, Offset Printing, Digital Printing, Pre-press, Account Management, Newsletters, Purchasing, Packaging, New Business Development, Copywriting, Marketing Management, Variable Data Printing, Customer Service, Marketing, Budgets, CRM, Procurement, Marketing Communications, Catalogs, Project Management, Time Management, Management, Print Management, Digital Marketing, Color Management, B2B, Graphic Design
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
None, Project Management
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
BA, Journalism
Oliva Cigar Company December 2012 - Present
The Beach Shirt February 2010 - Present
Total Quality Logistics February 2011 - December 2012
Starbucks August 2005 - February 2011
Valspar 2009 - 2011
Summit Funding Group, Inc. May 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Sales Management, Business Management, Business Planning, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Closing Skills, Logistics Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Customer Negotiations, Contract Negotiation
Education
Miami University
BS, Political Science, Business Management
Self Employed 2015 - Present
Valspar 2011 - 2015
Valspar - Guardsman 2009 - 2011
Configura Sverige AB 2007 - 2009
Michigan State University 2005 - 2006
Skills
Business Intelligence, Programming, SQL, Windows, Databases, PL/SQL, Salesforce.com, Oracle, QlikView, Unix, Force.com, Microsoft SQL Server, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, HTML, CSS, MicroStrategy Reporting, Project Management
Education
Michigan State University 2003 — 2006
B.S., Computer Engineering
Valspar April 2015 - Present
Pentair November 2011 - April 2015
Haldex Concentric September 1993 - November 2011
Skills
Mapics, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, MRP, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Operations Management, Materials Management, Inventory Management, Supply Management, 5S, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Forecasting
Education
Judson University 2004 — 2005
Managment, Management
Rockford Career College 2000 — 2003
Paralegal, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Willow Creek Community Church December 2014 - Present
Willow Creek Community Church September 2013 - December 2014
Volunteer at Willow Creek Community Church March 2013 - September 2013
Investigating paths life might take me next! January 2012 - January 2013
Valspar 1995 - October 2011
EPS, subsidiary of Valspar Corp. 1997 - 1999
EPS, subsidiary of Valspar January 1995 - January 1997
Skills
Project Management, Change Management, Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, Cross-functional Team..., Early Childhood..., - Disaster recovery..., - Managed licensing &..., Administration, Documentation, Mentoring, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Team Building
Education
Judson College 2000 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Management and Leadership, IT emphasis
McHenry County College 2013 — 2014
24 ECE Credits, Early Childhood Education
McHenry County College 1980 — 1981
Associates, Marketing Mid-Management
Stepan Company January 2014 - Present
Flint Hills Resources August 2012 - January 2014
Flint Hills Resources May 2011 - August 2012
Cognis October 2010 - June 2011
Cognis January 2007 - October 2010
Cognis September 2004 - January 2007
Valspar April 1999 - September 2004
Finishes Unlimited, Inc October 1996 - April 1999
AB Dick Co October 1994 - October 1996
APV Crepaco August 1993 - October 1994
Skills
PSM, ISO, Predictive Maintenance, Maintenance Management, Preventive Maintenance, Reliability, Plant Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Operations Management, RCM, Auditing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Pumps, Maximo
Education
Kankakee Community College 2006 — 2006
Basics of Welding
University of Illinois at Chicago 2003 — 2005
MBA, Operations Management
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2000 — 2000
Short Course, Polymer Processing Short Course
Moraine Valley Community College 1994 — 1994
Short Course, NACE Corrosion
University of Illinois at Chicago 1989 — 1994
BSME, Fluid Flow, Thermodynamics
Project Individual Education 1985 — 1989
Super Student
Valspar October 2014 - Present
Staples March 2014 - October 2014
Staples February 2012 - February 2014
Staples September 2010 - February 2012
Miami University August 2008 - May 2010
National Securities Corporation June 2009 - August 2009
Chicago Management Consulting Group July 2008 - August 2008
Education
Miami University 2006 — 2010
B.S, Accountancy
Fenwick High School
Valspar April 2014 - Present
Honeywell Fluorine Products March 2012 - April 2014
Honeywell Resins & Chemicals April 2009 - March 2012
Honeywell August 2007 - April 2009
Honeywell July 2005 - August 2007
Honeywell October 2003 - June 2005
General Electric Sealants & Adhesives April 2002 - October 2003
General Electric 1999 - 2002
GE Capital ITS 1996 - 1999
Skills
Financial Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Hyperion Enterprise, Acquisition Integration, Forecasting, Business Analysis, Financial Reporting, Finance, Cost Accounting, Managerial Finance, Financial Modeling
Education
Miami University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance and Accounting
The Valspar Corporation December 2012 - Present
The Valspar Corporation June 2001 - December 2012
Valspar 1994 - 2001
Valspar June 1991 - 1994
PPG Industries June 1985 - May 1991
Skills
ERP, Six Sigma, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, IT Management, Cross-functional Team..., Oracle Applications, Business Process..., IT Strategy, Project Management, Software Project..., SAP, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Analysis, Program Management, Supply Chain, Project Portfolio..., Oracle, Management, Oracle E-Business Suite, Product Development, PMO, Business Process, Process Engineering, Business Intelligence, Leadership, Vendor Management, SDLC, Visio, SharePoint, Software Documentation, Integration, Change Management, MS Project, PMP, CRM, Team Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1991 — 1995
MBA, Marketing
Michigan State University 1980 — 1985
B.A., French
Michigan State University 1980 — 1985
B.S., Chemistry
Valspar March 2010 - Present
Valspar January 2006 - March 2010
Valspar May 1998 - December 2005
MnDOT November 1993 - May 1998
MnDOT May 1989 - November 1993
Skills
Integration, Requirements Analysis, SQL, Process Improvement, Visio, Business Analysis, Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, ERP, Security, Software Development, Oracle, Quality Assurance, Analysis, Software Project..., Databases, Vendor Management, Project Management, SDLC, Change Management, Computer Forensics, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Office, Systems Analysis, Programming, Program Management, eDiscovery, Problem Solving, SQL Server, RSA SecurID
Education
Metropolitan State University 1995 — 1998
BS, Computer Science
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1995
Civil Engineering
Valspar November 2014 - Present
Johnson Controls Power Solutions February 2001 - July 2014
Johnson Controls, Inc. February 2001 - June 2011
Johnson Controls March 2008 - April 2010
Johnson Controls 2004 - March 2008
Johnson Controls February 2001 - 2004
DCI Marketing 2000 - 2001
Skills
Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Office, Finance, US GAAP, Hyperion Enterprise
Education
Marian College of Fond du Lac 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Science and Business Administration, Business Management
Valspar October 2014 - Present
Johnson Controls December 2012 - October 2014
Johnson Controls June 2011 - December 2012
Johnson Controls May 2009 - June 2011
Johnson Controls February 2006 - May 2009
Johnson Controls January 2000 - March 2006
Keane Inc April 1995 - December 1999
Holnam Inc 1995 - 1997
Skills
Enterprise Architecture, ERP, Program Management, Governance, IT Strategy, Process Improvement, Oracle, IT Management, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Business Analysis, Integration, Business Intelligence, Project Portfolio..., Change Management, Business Process..., Business Process, Vendor Management, SDLC, Software Project..., PMP, PMO, Outsourcing, CRM, Process Engineering, Requirements Analysis, MS Project, ITIL, Information Technology, Business Transformation, IT Service Management, Disaster Recovery, Resource Management, Business Process Design, Cloud Computing, Data Center, Enterprise Software, IT Operations, Management, Project Delivery, Project Planning, Risk Management, Software Development, Solution Architecture, Strategy, Team Leadership, SaaS
Education
Marquette University 1999 — 2002
MBA, Financial Management
University of Notre Dame 1989 — 1993
BS, Computer Engineering
Valspar August 2015 - Present
Tru Vue June 2013 - June 2015
Tru Vue June 2011 - June 2013
Tru Vue January 2010 - June 2011
Tru Vue August 2003 - January 2010
Michigan State University August 1998 - August 2001
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Life Technologies) October 1995 - August 1998
Skills
Product Development, Quality Management, Lean Sigma, Materials Science, Coatings, Inorganic Chemistry, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Management, Continuous Improvement, Materials, R&D, Engineering, Leadership, Manufacturing, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, SPC, Process Simulation, Cross-functional Team..., Thin Films, Root Cause Analysis, Operational Excellence, ISO, Quality System, Characterization, Polymers, Project Management, Plastics, Quality Control, Process Engineering, TQM, Glass, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, Minitab, Value Stream Mapping, Composites, DMAIC, Iso 9000, Lean Thinking, Quality Assurance, Validation, Failure Analysis, Quality Auditing, Resin, Kanban, CAPA, Lean Operations
Education
Lewis University 2006 — 2009
MBA, Technology & Operations Management, 3.95
Michigan State University 1998 — 2001
ABD, Inorganic Chemistry, 3.98
Reed College 1991 — 1995
BA, Chemistry
Wissota Realty LLC January 2006 - Present
Woodbury Public Safety October 2002 - Present
Target September 2001 - April 2004
Schreiber Foods September 2000 - September 2001
Valspar April 1998 - September 2000
Schneider National January 1993 - June 1997
Skills
Transportation, Logistics, 3PL, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Process Improvement, LTL
Education
Hennepin Technical College 2002 — 2010
Fire Science, Fire Science
Metropolitan State University 2008 — 2009
Law Enforcement Certificate Program, Law Enforcement, 3.97/4.0
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 1998 — 2002
MBA, Finance, 3.78/4.0
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 1988 — 1993
BS, Business, 3.68/4.0
East DePere High School
Valspar January 2015 - Present
Valspar 2012 - 2014
Nanocopoeia 2009 - 2012
Nanocopoeia 2010 - 2010
Aspen Research Corporation / Andersen Windows Corp. 2008 - 2009
Boston Scientific 2004 - 2008
Skills
Six Sigma, Strategy, Program Management, Product Development, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Minitab, Project Management, DMAIC, Change Management, Commercialization, Materials Science, Medical Devices, Leadership, Supply Chain, R&D, Polymers, People Development, Management, Aerospace, Chemistry, Coaching, Materials, Pharmaceutical Industry, Nanotechnology, Coatings, Black Belt, Executive Management, Business Development, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing, Plastics, Design of Experiments, SPC, FDA, Engineering, Process Simulation, Process Improvement, Design Control, Data Analysis, Quality System, Cross-functional Team..., Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, Consulting, Strategic Planning
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management
Executive Program
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2002 — 2005
ME
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1993 — 1996
Valspar March 2014 - Present
Valspar October 2012 - March 2014
Valspar December 2009 - October 2012
Valspar March 2009 - December 2009
Valspar November 2006 - March 2009
EMCO Chemical Distributors August 2004 - November 2006
Skills
Coatings, Quality Assurance, Six Sigma, Quality Control, R&D, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Polymers, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Quality System, Process Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Management
Education
Loyola of Chicago 2010 — 2014
MBA, Operations Management, Finance
Miami University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
Valspar May 2012 - Present
Wheatland Tube - Division of JMC Steel Group April 2008 - February 2012
NB Coatings October 2006 - December 2007
Rohm&Haas January 2000 - October 2006
Morton International April 1995 - January 2000
Morton International December 1987 - April 1995
Skills
Budgets, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Six Sigma, Contract Negotiation, P&L Responsibility, Toyota Production System, Procurement, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Automotive, Training, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Kaizen, Manufacturing, 5S, Purchasing, Leadership, Management, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Materials Management, Root Cause Analysis, Process Engineering, ISO, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing..., Value Stream Mapping, Warehousing, Operational Excellence, Factory, Coatings, DMAIC, Quality Management, TPM, Materials, Production Planning, SPC, Plant Management, Product Development, Plastics, R&D, Quality System, ISO 14001, Manufacturing..., MRP
Education
Lake Forest College 1983 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry
Valspar Technical ManagerSherwin Williams1994 - 2001
Education
Lewis University 2005 — 2007
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1988 — 1994
Biology, Microbiology
Alagasco February 2014 - Present
TS3 Technologies January 2012 - November 2013
Valspar August 2006 - August 2011
CTS, Inc. 2011 - 2011
MarketSource Inc. 2004 - 2008
Skills
Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Windows, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Active Directory
Education
Jeff State 2006 — 2008
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 1996 — 1999
Computer Programming
Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus
Valspar August 2015 - Present
Wisconsin Paperboard Corp May 2007 - July 2015
Wisconsin Paperboard Corp September 1999 - May 2007
Blue Cross and Blue Shield July 1995 - September 1999
Skills
Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Forecasting, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Office, Cost Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Variance Analysis, Auditing
Education
Lakeland College 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting and Finance
AmeriGas June 2011 - September 2012
Valspar Corporation August 2009 - July 2010
Valspar February 2007 - August 2009
Valspar January 2001 - January 2007
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Management, Account Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Cold Calling, Team Building, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Direct Sales, Inventory Management, B2B, Contract Negotiation, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Fleet Operations, Logistics, Lean Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Customer Retention, PnL Management, Operating Budgets, Selling, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Kennesaw State University
Masters, Business Administration
Villanova University
Green Belt Certificate, Six Sigma
Eastman Chemical June 1999 - Present
BankOne May 1995 - April 1999
Ribelin Sales January 1992 - July 1994
Valspar February 1990 - January 1992
Cargill August 1978 - October 1989
Skills
Purchasing, Software Implementation, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, SAP, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Negotiation, Training, Materials Management, ERP
Education
Judson University
BA Management, Management Information Systems, General
YouthCARE January 2013 - Present
Valspar March 2011 - Present
University of Minnesota Center for Business Law 2010 - Present
Merchant & Gould April 2009 - February 2011
Merchant & Gould May 2004 - June 2008
University of Michigan August 1999 - May 2002
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Chemistry, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Polymers, Legal Writing, Trademarks
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2002 — 2005
JD, Law
Kansas State University 1994 — 1999
Ph.D., Chemistry
Liberty Diversified International March 2014 - Present
Twin Cities Public Television December 2013 - March 2014
Twin Cities Public Television December 2011 - December 2013
Valspar May 2008 - December 2011
Valspar July 2004 - April 2008
Skills
Litigation, Westlaw, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Employment Law, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Legal Assistance, Document Review, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Legal Documents, Microsoft Excel, Lexis, Litigation Support, Contract Negotiation, Product Liability, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing
Education
Minnesota Paralegal Institute 2007 — 2008
Certificate, Litigation, Legal Research and Writing, Real Estate, Family Law, Probate, Torts, Contracts
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2006
BA, Psychology
Loyola University Chicago 2002 — 2004
Psychology
CSL Behring August 2014 - Present
Armstrong World Industries June 2004 - August 2014
RR Donnelley July 1999 - May 2004
Valspar July 1994 - July 1999
Skills
Six Sigma, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, MBA, Engineering, Lean Business Processes, Toyota Production System, Operational Excellence, TPM, Management, Process Improvement, SPC, DMAIC, Quality Management, Quality System, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, Minitab, 5S, Manufacturing..., Leadership, Manufacturing, CAPA, Quality Assurance, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Control, Kanban, FMEA, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Olivet Nazarene University 1996 — 1998
MBA, Business Administration
Olivet Nazarene University 1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology/Chemistry
University of Iowa 1992 — 1993
Pre-Pharmacy, Biology
Kankakee Community College 1989 — 1991
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Biology, General
Conway Contracting September 2011 - Present
Joppa Medical Recruiting October 2011 - January 2013
Valspar June 2005 - June 2009
Samuel Cabot, Inc. March 2003 - June 2005
PCi Corporation September 2001 - March 2003
Teradyne September 1999 - March 2001
Teradyne February 1995 - September 1999
Shiva Corporation September 1994 - February 1995
IBM February 1994 - August 1994
Shiva Corporation September 1988 - February 1994
Skills
Recruiting, Software, Employee Benefits, Team Building, Account Management, New Business Development, Customer Service, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Integration, Management
Education
Marist College 1984 — 1988
BS, Finance - Computer Science
Relocating to Tucson, Arizona August 2015 - Present
Kemps LLC November 2008 - March 2015
Kemps LLC December 2005 - November 2008
Valspar 1995 - 2005
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Budgets, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Project Management, Cost Accounting
Education
Metropolitan State University 2006 — 2008
MBA, Business Administration
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1995 — 1998
BS, Accounting
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1979 — 1983
B.S., Medical Technology
G&K Services March 2012 - Present
Carlson Companies October 2005 - February 2012
Supervalu August 2002 - October 2005
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP June 2000 - August 2002
Valspar May 1999 - June 2000
Jostens May 1998 - May 1999
Arthur Andersen LLP June 1996 - September 1997
Skills
Budgeting, Financial Planning, Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Accounting, Hyperion Enterprise, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, ERP, Essbase, Budgets, Strategic Financial..., Financial Modeling, Finance, Process Improvement, Auditing, Hyperion, Forecasting, Leadership, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Planning
Education
Metropolitan State University 2002 — 2004
MBA, Managment
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1992 — 1996
BSB-Accouting, Accounting
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1996
BSB, Accounting
Marian University of Fond du Lac December 2011 - October 2012
University of Phoenix 2006 - 2011
Serigraph July 2006 - October 2010
Johnson Polymer 1997 - 2006
Valspar 1994 - 1997
Skills
Coatings, Plastics, Ink, Process Improvement, Product Development, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Polymers, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Chemistry
Education
Marquette University 2001 — 2004
MBA, General Business
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1992 — 1994
MS - Organic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1988 — 1992
BS, Chemistry
Valspar November 2013 - Present
Valspar October 2010 - November 2013
Delta coatings 2007 - 2010
Technical Coatings 1988 - 2001
Skills
Coatings, Polymers, Industrial Coatings..., Additives, Resin, Polymer Chemistry, Adhesives, Polyurethane, Polymer Science, Paint, Chemistry, Pigments, Formulation, UV, Raw Materials, Organic Chemistry, Rheology, Analytical Chemistry, UV/Vis, Polymer Characterization, TGA, R&D, Materials Science, Surfactants, Emulsions, HPLC, Chemical Engineering, Design of Experiments, Ink, Catalysis, Characterization, FTIR, Plastics, Extrusion, Corrosion, Surface Chemistry, GPC, Commercialization, Organic Synthesis, Mentoring, Corporate Communications, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Research, Long-term Customer..., Product Development
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1983 — 1985
BS, Chemistry
Valspar February 2008 - Present
Valspar 2005 - 2008
Valspar 2002 - 2005
Tembec 1999 - 2002
Education
Lakehead University 1997 — 1999
Bachelor, Chemical Engineering
AlphaGary Corporation August 2015 - Present
Valspar July 2013 - August 2015
Klockner Pentaplast March 2010 - July 2013
Guardian Industries January 2009 - August 2009
Rockwell Collins May 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Materials, Manufacturing, Extrusion Coating, Plastic Extrusion, Continuous Improvement, Milling, Polymers, Packaging, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, English, Iso 9000, Coatings, Negotiation, statistical process..., SPC
Education
University of Iowa 2006 — 2008
Bachelors of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
University of Iowa 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management and Organizations
Kirkwood Community College 2002 — 2006
Associates of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Kirkwood Community College 2002 — 2006
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Air Caster, LLC March 2015 - Present
Simplex Inc. August 2010 - March 2015
Barton Manufacturing February 2009 - August 2009
Moby Dick Supplies October 2006 - December 2008
Valspar April 2000 - September 2005
Lowe's Home Improvement April 1997 - May 2000
Skills
Manufacturing, Sales Presentations, Sales Process, Inside Sales, Customer Service, Cold Calling, Marketing, New Business Development, Sales, Lead Generation, Training, Engineering, Key Account Management, Negotiation, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Sales Operations, Account Management
Education
Richland Community College 1997 — 1998
Business Management
Judson University 1996 — 1996
Psychology
Decatur Christian
Maroa Forsyth
Maroa Forsyth
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company November 2010 - Present
Maverick Stainless Fabrication July 2009 - July 2010
Old school Environmental, Inc. May 2007 - March 2009
AJ Rose Manufacturing February 2003 - May 2007
A.J. Rose Manufacturing 2003 - 2007
Valspar October 2000 - February 2003
Skills
Process Improvement, Program Management, Change Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Training, Manufacturing, Leadership, Project Planning, Management, Team Building, Start-ups, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Engineering, Process Engineering, Automotive, 5S, Product Development, Customer Service
Education
Malone University 1993 — 1995
Bachelors of Arts, majors in management, Management, engineering and chemistry
Xetex Business Systems Inc. June 2010 - Present
Valspar February 2006 - May 2010
Lebanon Valley College May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
C++, Qt, Access, visual studio, Windows, Visual Studio
Education
Lebanon Valley College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Sherwin Williams January 2015 - Present
Sherwin Williams March 2013 - Present
Sherwin Williams February 2011 - March 2013
Sherwin Williams March 2010 - March 2011
Valspar August 2009 - March 2010
Sherwin Williams March 2007 - August 2009
Sherwin Williams November 2003 - March 2007
sherwin williams August 2000 - November 2003
Skills
Account Management, Strategic Negotiations, Commercialization, Direct Sales, High-Impact Sales..., Multi-channel Retail, Retail Sales, Marketing Strategy, Product Design, Agency Agreements, Sales Management, Proformas, Sales, Forecasting, Purchasing, Retail, Product Development, Coatings, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Sales Operations, Leadership, Pricing, Brand Development, Sales Process, Key Account Development, Cold Calling, P&L Management, Training
Education
Miami University 1993 — 1997
BS, Marketing
Moeller High School 1989 — 1993
General Studies
Do it Best Corp. August 2010 - Present
valspar 2007 - 2009
Village Home Center 1989 - 2007
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Forecasting, Pricing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Product Development, Sales Operations, Sales, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Management, B2B, Inventory Management, Selling, Sales Management, Sales Presentations, Account Management
Education
Michigan State University 1983 — 1986
Business
Sherwin Williams (Diversified Brands) February 2015 - Present
Valspar August 2009 - February 2015
Verizon Wireless July 2008 - March 2009
Sherwin-Williams Paints May 1998 - June 2008
Auora Group Enterprises April 2003 - May 2004
Sherwin Williams May 1999 - November 2002
Triple A College Painters May 1998 - May 1999
Skills
Sales Management, Key Account Management, Account Management, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Negotiation, Market Development, Strategic Planning, Salesforce.com, Customer Service, Team Building, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Training, Sales, B2B, PowerPoint, Paint, Competitive Analysis, Coatings, Retail, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Sales Presentations, Inventory Control
Education
Kent State University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Valspar April 1983 - Present
Valspar May 1990 - May 2011
Valspar March 1984 - January 1990
Skills
Coaching, Project Management, Change Management, Microsoft Office, Contract Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Performance Management, Microsoft Word, Certified Green Belt, Program Management, Facilities Management
Education
Metropolitan State University 1998 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business/Human Resources
Valspar September 2010 - Present
Valspar June 1999 - September 2010
BFGoodrich/Hilton Davis June 1986 - May 1999
Skills
Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Coatings, Polymers, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, New Business Development, Account Management, Team Building
Education
Lehigh University 1980 — 1984
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Touchtown Inc. January 2012 - Present
Valspar October 2010 - Present
Signal Completions and Holdings January 2011 - January 2012
US Navy September 2003 - October 2009
Skills
Well Testing, Manufacturing..., Internal Communications
Education
Juniata College 1996 — 2000
B.Sc., Geology/Education
BorgWarner Automotive February 2014 - Present
Valspar March 1998 - February 2014
Tousignant Inc June 1990 - February 1998
Skills
Raw Materials, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Budgets, MRP, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, ISO, Global Sourcing, Warehousing, Supplier Development, Shipping, Procurement, Process Improvement, Materials Management, Supply Management, Production Planning, Supply Chain..., 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Logistics, Kaizen, Transportation, DMAIC, Warehouse Management, Operational Excellence, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Materials, Supplier Negotiation, Logistics Management, Root Cause Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Management, Purchase Management, Polymers, SAP, Quality Management, Pricing, TQM
Education
Olivet Nazarene University 1989 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Youngstown State University 1988 — 1988
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Kankakee Community College 1986 — 1987
Business Administration and Management, General
BBCHS
Valspar February 2014 - Present
Valspar January 2013 - January 2014
Valspar July 2009 - January 2013
TeamOne June 2006 - July 2009
Saia Motor Freight October 2002 - June 2006
Skills
Personnel Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Onboarding, Employee Relations, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Employee Engagement, College Recruiting, Benefits Administration, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Benefits, Organizational Design, Hiring, Account Management, Sales Operations, Team Building, Management, Training, Leadership
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2003 — 2005
Master's degree, Human Resources Management and Services, 3.92
North Georgia College and State University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management, 3.34
Electro-Motive Diesel October 2011 - Present
Valspar June 2002 - May 2011
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Polymers, ISO, Manufacturing..., Product Development
Education
Joliet Junior College
Valspar January 2014 - Present
Valspar August 2001 - Present
Memphis TN April 1994 - August 2001
A&L Analytical Labs April 1992 - April 1994
Skills
Coatings, Plant Management, Process Safety..., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PSM, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Polymers, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Raw Materials, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Adhesives, ISO, EHS, Resin, Safety Management..., Process Safety, ISO 14001, Plastics, Process Optimization, Chemical Industry, Root Cause Analysis, Polyurethane, Extrusion, Additives, Paint, Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Design of Experiments, DMAIC, Manufacturing..., R&D, Quality System, Materials, Process Simulation, SPC, Quality Management, Value Stream Mapping, Operational Excellence, Kaizen, Factory, Production Planning, Minitab, Supply Chain..., Commercialization, Supply Chain, MRP
Education
Lambuth University 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Analytical Chemistry
Mid-West Forge Corp. August 2014 - Present
Valspar August 1989 - August 2014
Cafe in Medina 2011 - 2011
Skills
Occupational Health, EHS, Hazardous Waste..., Ergonomics, Process Safety..., Hazardous Materials..., Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, PSM, Project Management, MSDS, Waste Management, Process Safety, Behavior Based Safety, Accident Investigation, Emergency Management, Workplace Safety, HAZWOPER, Factory, Auditing, RMP, Purchasing, 6S, Hazard Recognition, HSE Management Systems, EPA, Lock Out Tag Out, ISO 14001, SARA Title III, Machining, Cranes, Forging, Heat Treatment
Education
Columbia Southern University 2005 — 2013
B.S. Occupational Safety and Health, Occupational Safety and Health, Graduated 3.54 GPA
Lorain County Joint Vocational School District
Valspar August 2011 - Present
Valspar December 2010 - Present
Valspar July 2006 - December 2010
Education
University of Alabama 2007 — 2009
Masters of Science, Forensic Science
LaGrange College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry
Williams Northwest Pipeline May 2011 - August 2015
Total Corrosion Solutions May 2008 - May 2011
Valspar December 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Coatings Technology, Corrosion Protection
Education
North Dakota State University 2001 — 2005
Masters, Coatings and Polymeric Materials
Mayville State University 1998 — 2001
Bachelor's of Science, Chemistry
Valspar October 2010 - Present
Valspar October 2002 - Present
Valspar - Lilly Industries April 1996 - Present
Valspar - Lilly Industries April 1996 - Present
Valspar January 2000 - October 2002
Skills
Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Coatings, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, Strategic Sourcing, Six Sigma, Purchasing, Management, Product Development, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Mid-Continent University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Business Management
Western Kentucky University 1987 — 1989
none, Business Management
Valspar March 2005 - Present
Valspar Refinish January 2007 - January 2012
Valspar March 2005 - January 2007
Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. January 2002 - March 2005
PPG Industrial Coatings February 1999 - January 2002
Auto Paint Stop - July 1993 - February 1999
Skills
Coatings, Key Account Management, Polymers, Adhesives, Market Development, New Business Development, Product Development, Sales Management, Sales, Paint, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Plastics, Process Engineering
Education
Valspar Electrocoat Training I & II
General overview of Valspar Electrocoats & Operation
Keystone Automotive Managment Institute
Certificate, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
PPG Factory Training - Electrocoat 2000 — 2001
Cathodic & Anodic Electrocoat & Electrocoat history
PPG Factory Training - Paint Detack 2000 — 2001
Paint Detackification
PPG Factory Training - Pretreatment Zinc & Iron Phosphate 2000 — 2001
Zinc & Iron Phosphate application, troubleshooting & chemical development
PPG Factory Training - Industrial Liquid Coatings
Industrial Liquid coatings Robotic & Manual Spray Application, Troubleshooting & Chemical development
PPG Factory Training - Powder Coating
Powder Coating application, troubleshooting & development
Longview Community College
Associate's Degree, General Studies business
Cass County Area Vocational Technical School 1986 — 1988
Certificate, Automotive & Industrial coatings & Repair
Drexel R4 High School
High School, General, 12
Valspar 2011 - 2011
Education
Keystone Technical Institute 2013 — 2014
Associate's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering