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
Aerotek/ BestCo June 2014 - Present
RPM Plastics ltd June 2012 - November 2013
Valspar – Laborer July 2007 - September 2010
Valspar April 2007 - September 2010
Laborer February 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Access, Teamwork, Leadership, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Time Management, Critical Thinking
Education
Mitchell Community College 2010 — 2013
Associate's degree, Computer/Information Technology
Skyline high school 1989 — 1991
Valspar May 2010 - Present
Skills
Polymers
Education
North Dakota State University 1993 — 1996
Master's degree, Polymer Chemistry
North Dakota State Univeristy 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
Valspar October 2014 - Present
I-CAR 2007 - 2013
GPISD 2001 - 2013
VersaCare Staffing 1998 - 2000
Shippers Warehouse, Inc. 1995 - 1998
The Gordon Company 1993 - 1995
Snap-on Tools 1989 - 1993
Artex Collision 1982 - 1988
Moritz Cadillac 1979 - 1982
Skills
Automotive Color..., Spray Painting, Product Development, Automotive Refinishing, Cycle Time Reduction, Educational Technology, Research, Custom Painting, Instructional Technology, Environmental Compliance, Curriculum Design, High Strength Steels, TIG Welding, Truck Frame Repair, Steel MIG Welding, Electronic Frame..., Unibody Sectioning, Aluminum MIG Welding, Leadership, Staff Development, New Business Development, Supplemental Restraints, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Adult Education, Training, E-Learning, Welding, Classroom, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Office, Program Development, Customer Satisfaction, Distance Learning, Volunteer Management, Automotive, Sales Management, Tutoring, Negotiation, Management, Team Building, Customer Service
Education
University of North Texas 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Performance Enhancement
Mountain View College 1994 — 1996
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)
Nimitz High School, Irving, Texas 1974 — 1978
Diploma
I-CAR Insructor Qualification Workshop
Eaton - Hydraulics Business June 2014 - Present
Valspar November 2012 - November 2013
The Valspar Corporation Ltda May 2010 - November 2012
The Valspar Corporation Ltda September 2009 - May 2010
The Valspar Corporation Ltda September 2006 - September 2009
The Valspar Corporation Ltda September 2005 - September 2006
The Valspar Corporation Ltda January 2004 - September 2005
The Valspar Corporation Ltda December 2002 - January 2004
The Valspar Corporation Ltda September 2000 - December 2002
The Valspar Corporation Ltda May 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Six Sigma, Business Intelligence, Finance, Process Improvement, Project Management, Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering, Black Belt, Supply Chain Management, IT Management, IT Business Strategy, Organizational..., IT Service Management, Business Partner..., HRIS, Staff Development, Team Leadership, Manufacturing...
Education
University of Pittsburgh - Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Midlands Technical College
Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belts courses
Valspar June 2015 - Present
Questar Assessment, Inc. April 2015 - September 2015
Agosto March 2015 - June 2015
Questar Assessment, Inc. June 2014 - March 2015
Travel Tags May 2014 - June 2014
Sophia Learning March 2014 - May 2014
Capella University February 2014 - April 2014
Edmentum October 2013 - December 2013
Capella University January 2013 - October 2013
SGI November 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Technical Recruiting, Recruiting, Sourcing, Human Resources, Internet Recruiting, Screening, SDLC, Marketing, Sales, Training, Temporary Staffing, Employee Relations, Process Improvement, Temporary Placement, Start-ups, Social Media, Interviews, Staffing Services, Personnel Management, Full-cycle Recruiting, Information Technology, Employment Law, Medical Devices, Corporate Recruitment, HR Consulting, Permanent Placement, New Hire Orientations, Social Networking, CRM, Nonprofits, Vendor Management, PeopleSoft, Engineering, Fortune 500, Talent Management, Executive Search, Onboarding, Contract Recruitment, Non-profits, Leadership, Hiring, Management, College Recruiting, HRIS, Screening Resumes, Networking, Benefits Negotiation, Fortune 100
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2000 — 2004
JD, Criminal Law and Employment Law
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Public Administration; Public Personnel/Human Resources
BestCo July 2015 - Present
Mitchell Community College June 2011 - May 2015
RPM Plastics June 2012 - November 2013
Valspar September 2007 - September 2010
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Windows 7, Leadership, PowerPoint, Data Entry, Public Speaking, Materials, Management, Inventory Management, Troubleshooting, Social Networking, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Outlook, Packaging
Education
Mitchell Community College 2011 — 2015
Associate's degree, Applied Science in Computer Information Technology, 2.65
Skyline High School
Valspar April 2015 - Present
Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Caribou Coffee February 2013 - December 2014
Subway 2011 - 2012
Quiznos May 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Time Management, Collaborative Problem..., Proficient PC Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Facebook, Multi Tasking, Supervisory Skills, Deposits, Debt Collection, Physical Inventory, Cash Handling, Multi-line Phone
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
The University of North Dakota 2010 — 2011
IFS Coatings November 2013 - Present
Valspar October 2005 - November 2013
Maytag 1997 - October 2005
Skills
5S, Chemical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Polymers, Process Engineering, Process Safety, Root Cause Analysis, Factory, Process Optimization, Coatings, Process Control, Iso 9000, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Adhesives, Chemistry, Product Development
Education
Murray State University 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Steelgate Intelligence Systems January 2015 - Present
iSwarm October 2014 - Present
Ceiba Solutions July 2012 - October 2014
Ceiba Solutions September 2009 - August 2012
Ceiba Solutions January 2009 - September 2009
Wondra Consulting January 2008 - December 2008
Nucor Steel March 2006 - December 2007
La-Co Industries, Inc 2001 - 2006
The Coffee Group Inc 1997 - 2001
Valspar 1986 - 1998
Skills
Product Development, Social Media, Executive Management, Software Development, Agile Methodologies, ERP, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Software Project..., Management, Product Management, Scrum, Project Management, Leadership, Start-ups, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Measurement, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Professional Services, Project Planning, Program Management, Strategy, Quality Assurance, SaaS
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1984 — 1986
BS, Computer Science, Business
University of St. Thomas 1983 — 1984
Computer Science, General
Montgomery-Lonsdale High School 1979 — 1983
University of Puget Sound
Valspar 2015 - Present
Severstal NA 2007 - 2014
The Mill Steel Company 2001 - 2006
National Steel Corporation 1992 - 2001
University of Notre Dame 1988 - 1992
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1986 - 1988
Skills
Sales, Steel, New Business Development, Procurement, Metals, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Purchasing, Metallurgy, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Inventory Management, Engineering, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Stainless Steel, Mining, Aluminum, Logistics, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Sales Management, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1986 — 1988
Master's Degree
Wesleyan University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor's Degree
Valspar June 2015 - Present
Northwestern University December 2013 - Present
Northwestern University July 2012 - November 2013
Lonza Biologics Tuas Pte Ltd January 2010 - July 2012
Bioprocessing Technology Institute, A-STAR July 2009 - December 2009
Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, A-STAR January 2008 - June 2009
Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Differential Scanning..., GPC, GMP, SAXS, Rheology, ATR-FTIR, Biotechnology, Biopharmaceuticals, Column Chromatography, Aseptic Technique, Mammalian Cell Culture, Ultrafiltration, Cleaning Validation, Downstream Processing, Pharmaceutical Industry, cGMP manufacturing, Deviation Management, Fermentation Technology, CAPA, CIP systems
Education
Northwestern University 2012 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemical and Biological Engineering
Nanyang Technological University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, First Class Honors (4.72/5.00)
North Dakota State University January 2012 - Present
Valspar June 2014 - August 2014
IBM June 2011 - August 2011
North Dakota State University August 2010 - July 2011
North Dakota State University December 2008 - June 2011
Sherwin Williams May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Coatings, Polymers, Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Research, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Resin, UV/Vis, FTIR, TGA, Differential Scanning..., Laboratory, AFM
Education
North Dakota State University 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Coatings and Polymeric Materials
North Dakota State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelors of Science, Chemistry with Coatings and Polymeric Materials
Fargo North High School 2006 — 2008
Valspar November 2005 - Present
Valspar 2005 - 2014
Valspar March 2001 - November 2005
Valspar March 1998 - August 2001
Valspar January 1995 - March 1998
Kraft General Foods September 1992 - December 1994
Skills
Polymers, Resin, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, ISO, Coatings, Lean Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, DMAIC, Kaizen, Cross-functional Team..., Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain Management, SPC, Raw Materials, R&D, Purchasing, Materials, Design of Experiments, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Product Development, Kanban, Management, Process Safety...
Education
Millikin University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor's Degree, Human Resource Management, 3.6/4.0
PlayPower, Inc. January 2015 - Present
California Products Corp. May 2012 - Present
Allied Building Products September 2011 - May 2012
Valspar March 2009 - May 2011
Sherwin Williams January 2006 - March 2009
Sherwin Williams January 2002 - April 2006
Skills
New Business Development, Sales Management, Cold Calling, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Management, Sales Process, Operations Management, Budgets, Leadership, Business Development, Training, Business Planning, Team Management, Pricing, Merchandising, Account Management, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Time Management, Analysis, Key Account Management, Selling, P&L Management, Direct Sales, B2B, Sales Presentations, Team Building, Customer Retention, Inventory Management, P&L, Cross-functional Team..., National Accounts, Selling Skills, Coaching, Sales Growth, Outside Sales, Building Materials, Employee Training, Business Strategy, Teamwork, Trade Shows, Sales Force Development, Market Research, Market Development, Lead Generation, Hiring, Team Leadership, Value Based Selling, Coatings
Education
University of Massachusetts at Lowell 1999 — 2002
Bachelors, Criminal Justice
North Shore Community College 1997 — 1999
Associates, Criminal Justice
Gloucester HS 1993 — 1997
Degree, General Studies
West Park Cultural Center August 2014 - July 2015
National Association of Corporate Directors June 2011 - July 2011
Singapore Parliamentarian Dr. L. Neo's Meet-the-People Sessions April 2008 - May 2010
Valspar October 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Team Building, Astronomy, World History, World Civilizations, Political Science, Public Engagement, Teamwork, Public Management, International..., Leadership, Writing, Economic Competitiveness, Business Development, Interest in Civil Law, Interest in Dispute..., Interest in Public..., Interest in Welfare..., Movie Review, Enlightenment Philosophy, Trade Policy, Foreign Policy, Interest in Public..., Interest in Contracting, Research, Customer Service, Chemical Applications, Microsoft Word, Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Long Distance Running, Team Motivation, Community Outreach, Management
Education
SPEA, Indiana University, Bloomington 2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Public Affairs
Penn State University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government; Philosophy
Nanyang Polytechnic 2007 — 2010
Diploma, Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology
New York Film Academy
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
InChem Corp May 2014 - Present
Valspar 1996 - 2014
Carowinds 1985 - 1995
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Outlook, EHS Program Development, EHS Management Systems, EHS Audits, Lotus Notes, Supervisory Skills, Environmental Auditing, EHS, Administrative..., Invoicing, Spreadsheets, Office Administration, Office Management, Access, Accounts Receivable, Calendaring, Inventory Management, Process Scheduler, Administrative..., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, ISO, Training, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Coatings, 5S, Supply Chain, Management, Leadership
Education
Newberry College 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Industrial Safety, 2.98 out of 4.0
Valspar November 2014 - Present
Avaya April 2013 - December 2013
Eisai 2012 - 2013
CARQUEST 2007 - 2010
CARQUEST Auto Parts 2000 - 2007
CARQUEST Auto Parts 1998 - 2000
CARQUEST Auto Parts 1996 - 1998
CARQUEST Auto Parts 1995 - 1996
CARQUEST Auto Parts 1993 - 1995
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Inventory Management, Program Management, Supply Chain, Team Building, Management, Logistics, Analysis, Project Management, Inventory Control, Budgets, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Shipping, Warehouse Management, Logistics Management, Supply Chain..., Cross-functional Team..., Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, Change Management, Reverse Logistics, Statistics, Financial Analysis, Teamwork, Contract Negotiation, Manufacturing, Purchasing, SAP, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Team Management, Continuous Improvement, Warehousing, Team Leadership, Coaching, Distribution Center..., Interviews, Leadership Development, Forecasting
Education
North Carolina State University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Supply Chain/Finance Mgt
North Carolina State University
B.S., Statistics
FICO October 2011 - Present
Speaker OAUG Collaborate 2014 April 2014 - April 2014
Starkey Labs June 2009 - October 2011
Oracle September 2009 - September 2009
Bursting Designer August 2009 - September 2009
M. A. Mortenson Co January 2008 - June 2009
McKesson February 2009 - May 2009
Oracle December 2008 - January 2009
Valspar October 2003 - January 2008
Turnleaf July 2002 - June 2003
Skills
XML Publisher, Oracle Reports, SQL, Oracle E-Business Suite, JSP, JavaScript, J2EE, XML, OA Framework, Java, PL/SQL, BI Publisher, Oracle Applications, Personalization, Technical Documentation, Integration, HTML, JDeveloper, Unix Shell Scripting, SQL*Plus, Oracle Portal, Oracle Forms, Performance Tuning, OBIEE, Oracle Discoverer, Software Documentation
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1997 — 2002
BS, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Information Sci., Computer Tech
Valspar January 2003 - Present
Skills
HRIS, HR Policies, Employee Benefits, Process Improvement, Human Resources, Workday, Change Management, Performance Management, Payroll, Compensation & Benefit, Training, Onboarding, Sourcing, Personnel Management, Compensation & Benefits
Education
North Hennepin Community College 1983 — 1985
AA, Psychology & Anthropology
Valspar August 2015 - Present
Valspar September 2013 - January 2014
Newell Rubbermaid June 2011 - September 2013
Cato Corporation 2007 - 2010
Cato Corporation 2006 - 2007
Nordstrom 2005 - 2005
Belk 2004 - 2004
Patsy Aiken 2003 - 2003
Skills
Merchandising, Sales, Customer Service, Pricing, Retail, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Management, Store Management, Vendor Management, Strategy, Team Leadership, Sales Operations
Education
North Carolina State University 2001 — 2006
Textiles, Apparel Management
Areotek - Contract to HB Fuller September 2012 - Present
The DEN Consulting Group June 2010 - Present
NELSON 2009 - 2009
The Beck Group 2000 - 2009
HB Fuller 1998 - 2000
HB Fuller 1989 - 1998
Valspar 1973 - 1989
Skills
Capital Projects, Process Manufacturing, Construction Management, Project Management, LEED AP, Management, Facilities Management, Construction, LEED, Engineering, Strategy, Budgets, MEP, Contractors, Proposal Writing, Project Planning
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1977 — 1979
MBA, Business
North Dakota State University 1965 — 1969
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Young America, LLC January 2014 - Present
C.H. Robinson August 2013 - January 2014
C.H. Robinson July 2012 - August 2013
Valspar September 2010 - July 2012
Valspar September 2008 - September 2010
Valspar September 2006 - August 2008
SuperValu July 2004 - May 2006
Young America Corporation May 1993 - January 2001
Skills
Six Sigma, Supply Chain, DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Black Belt, Training, Business Process..., Management, Process Engineering, Analysis, Business Process, ERP, Integration, Operational Excellence, Team Building, Vendor Management
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2007 — 2010
Masters, Project Management
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science in Management, Management of Information Systems
Valspar November 2012 - Present
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc. September 2011 - November 2012
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc. March 2010 - September 2011
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc. January 2006 - March 2010
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc. January 2005 - January 2006
Black & Decker January 2004 - January 2005
Black & Decker June 2002 - January 2004
Black & Decker January 2001 - June 2002
Skills
Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Management, Sales Management, Category Management, Channel Marketing, Retail, Team Leadership, Consumer Products, National Account..., Coaching, Multi-channel Marketing, Account Management, Building High..., Driving Sales..., Sales Management..., Sales Leadership..., Consultative Sales..., National Account..., Strategic Account Growth, Management, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Key Account Development, Leadership, Sales Operations, Pricing, National Accounts, Market Planning, Salesforce.com, Forecasting, Sales Presentations, Selling, Sales, Marketing Management, Team Motivation, Strategic Communications, Communication, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Inventory Management, Negotiation
Education
Northeastern University 1990 — 1993
BS
Fall Mountain High School 1984 — 1988
Valspar June 2015 - Present
Clariant April 2012 - Present
Clariant Corporation February 2013 - June 2015
Sud-Chemie April 2010 - April 2012
Clariant 2011 - 2012
General Motors November 2008 - January 2010
General Motors February 2006 - November 2008
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Automotive, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S, Process Improvement, Manufacturing..., Value Stream Mapping, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering
Education
New York Institute of Technology 2005 — 2008
MBA, Business
Purdue University 1990 — 1994
BSME, Engineering
Stratasys March 2015 - Present
Best Buy August 2011 - March 2015
Valspar April 2011 - August 2011
ev3 December 2010 - February 2011
Hemosphere, Inc. January 2009 - September 2010
Internet Broadcasting June 2007 - November 2008
CNS, Inc. 1998 - 2007
Pillsbury Company 1994 - 1998
Best Buy Company 1987 - 1994
Skills
Marketing, Project Management, Event Planning, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Recruiting, Outlook, Time Management, Leadership, Software Documentation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Retail, Training, Marketing Strategy
Education
Normandale Community College 1976 — 1979
Bloomington Lincoln High School 1973 — 1976
PPG Industries May 2013 - Present
Deft, Inc. July 2005 - May 2013
GE Silicones 2000 - 2005
Valspar September 1982 - April 2000
Skills
New Business Development, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Distributors, Key Account Development, Sales Growth, Sales Operations, National Accounts, Product Development, Market Development, Coatings, Forecasting, Pricing, B2B, Income Statement, Sales Presentations, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Building Materials
Education
Niagara University 1977 — 1981
BA, Transportation Travel Tourism
Nystrom March 2010 - Present
Wagner SprayTech 2007 - 2009
Valspar 2006 - 2007
HB Fuller Company 2003 - 2006
HB Fuller Company 1999 - 2003
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1983 — 1989
BS, Management and Industrial Relations
Target.com September 2015 - Present
Byte Technology June 2014 - August 2015
Target November 2012 - June 2013
Polaris Industries May 2011 - September 2012
Preston Kelly 2012 - 2012
Valspar 2010 - 2010
Best Buy, Inc January 1999 - January 2009
Horse Publishing 1998 - 1999
Best Buy, Inc January 1994 - January 1995
Skills
Outlook, Google Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Fatwire, Content Management, Project Planning, Retail, Sales, Training, Marketing, Time Management, Customer Service, Project Management, E-commerce, Management, Marketing Strategy
Education
Normandale Community College 1997 — 1998
Associate in Arts DegreeCompleted AA, with; Marketing
University of Wisconsin 1991 — 1994
BA degree, Liberal Arts
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Valspar January 2015 - Present
H.B. Fuller Company August 2014 - December 2014
H.B. Fuller June 2014 - August 2014
Minnesota State University, Mankato, Department of Residential Life January 2014 - May 2014
Mackenthuns Fine Foods July 2008 - May 2014
Skills
Strong Written and Oral..., Superior Computer Skills, Business Management, Customer Relations, Financial Documentation, Forklift Operator
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, Corporate
Ridgewater College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts (AA), Business
Valspar February 2013 - Present
Sherwin Williams March 2002 - February 2013
Skills
Coatings, Adhesives, Key Account Management, Paint, Additives, Resin, Building Materials, Cold Calling, Sales, Account Management, Sales Management, P
Education
Tiffin University 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Management, General
North Iowa Area Community College 1997 — 1999
Associate of Arts (AA), Sports and Exercise
Olympic Products LLC March 2006 - Present
Duracell August 2003 - October 2005
Gillette 2003 - 2005
Valspar 2001 - 2002
Lilly Industries 2000 - 2001
Spartan Mills 1999 - 2000
The Dixie Group January 1997 - December 1998
Dixie Yarns, Inc March 1993 - December 1997
TNS Mills, Inc. January 1990 - March 1993
J.P. Stevens January 1987 - December 1989
Skills
Employee Relations, Management, Change Management, Performance Management, Organizational..., Coaching, Process Improvement, Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Recruiting, Onboarding, HR Policies, Employee Benefits, Leadership Development, Continuous Improvement, Employment Law, Team Building, Training, Legal Compliance, Employee Handbooks, Personnel Management, Conflict Resolution, Lean Manufacturing, Employee Recognition, Strategic HR, FMLA, Manufacturing, SPHR, New Hire Orientations, Kaizen, Strategic Planning, Benefits Administration, Culture Change, Budgets, Diversity & Inclusion, Affirmative Action, Union Avoidance, Leadership, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, College Recruiting, Workforce Planning, EEOC, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Management, Job Descriptions, EEO, Labor Relations
Education
North Carolina State University 1982 — 1986
BS-TXM, Textile Management
Ashbrook High School 1980 — 1982
Valspar May 2014 - Present
North Dakota State University May 2014 - Present
North Dakota State University August 2011 - May 2014
North Dakota State University August 2007 - August 2010
North Dakota State University January 2003 - July 2007
North Dakota State University October 2001 - December 2002
Skills
Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymers, Characterization, Rheology, Polymer Characterization, Polymer Science, Electrochemistry, Spectroscopy, Chemistry, Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology, TGA, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Nanoparticles, Composites, UV/Vis, Coatings, FTIR, Surface Chemistry, AFM, NMR, Organic Synthesis, Differential Scanning...
Education
North Dakota State University 1997 — 2001
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry (Electrochemistry/Corrosion Focus)
University of North Dakota 1992 — 1996
B.S., Chemistry
Valspar April 1984 - Present
Valspar 1985 - August 2011
Skills
Oracle Applications, Process Improvement, Oracle E-Business Suite, ERP, Business Analysis, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., IT Management, Software Project..., Business Intelligence, Business Process, Business Process..., Integration, Visio
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1982 — 1984
Valspar February 2012 - Present
Bullet Tools February 2010 - February 2012
Rockin' D.W. Construction / Inland Commercial Casework October 2008 - July 2009
Huntwood Industries November 2001 - October 2008
Lowe's Home Improvement June 1997 - November 2001
Skills
Cabinetry, Millwork, Plumbing, Flooring, Building Materials, Space-planning, Sales Management, Sales, Project Management, Interior Design, Wood, New Business Development, Bathrooms, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Management, Outside Sales, Space Planning, Sales Operations, Team Building, Key Account Management, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Pricing
Education
North Idaho College 1988 — 2000
Music Education
Tension Envelope 2012 - 2015
Quality Plus Engineering, LLC 2008 - 2012
Westar Energy July 2007 - June 2008
PAS Technologies 2006 - 2007
Automation Dynamics, LLC. 2005 - 2006
Alliant Techsystems September 2003 - September 2005
Valspar May 2002 - July 2003
Hallmark Cards April 1994 - April 2002
Skills
Engineering, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Lean Manufacturing, Testing, Troubleshooting, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Contract Management, Excel, Budgeting, Planning, Word, MS Project, Inspection, Project Engineering, Commissioning, PowerPoint, Procurement, Scheduling, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Windows, Documentation, Power Generation, Welding, Manufacturing, Sheet Metal, Piping, CAD, Materials, Supervisory Skills, Engineering Management, Project Planning, Engineering Design, Modeling, Plant, Process Engineering, Cost, Cost Estimating, Design for Manufacturing, Project Management, Energy, Management, Factory, Microsoft Word, Project Estimation, Automation, Microsoft Excel
Education
Missouri University of Science and Technology 1981 — 1982
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Zendesk 2014 - Present
Safeway 2013 - 2014
The Toro Company 2007 - 2013
The Toro Company 2007 - 2013
St. Cloud State University 2005 - 2007
Valspar May 2006 - September 2006
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2003 - 2005
Skills
Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Requirements Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Business Objects, CRM, SharePoint, Salesforce.com, Integration, Leadership, E-commerce, Program Management, Agile Methodologies, Project Management, Software Development, Data Modeling, Public Speaking, Databases, Data Warehousing, DataFlux, Business Process..., Data Analysis, Testing, IT Service Management
Education
St. Cloud State University 2005 — 2007
MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2002 — 2005
Bachelor's, Computer Science, Mathematics (Minor)
Valspar January 2013 - Present
Valspar August 2008 - February 2013
Tiger Drylac August 2000 - June 2004
HB Fuller November 1993 - August 2000
Skills
Quality Management, Technology Management, Process Engineering, Paint, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering, Polymers, Product Development, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Powder Coating, Purchasing, Quality System, Procurement, Cross-functional Team..., Kaizen, ISO, R&D, Management, Supply Chain, Adhesives, Coatings, Process Improvement, Chemistry, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Black Belt, Raw Materials, Additives, Pigments, Resin
Education
North Central College 1984 — 1989
BA, Chemistry
Valspar July 2014 - Present
Valspar January 2013 - July 2014
Valspar March 2004 - January 2013
Skills
Account Management, Key Account Management, National Accounts, Key Account Development, Adhesives, Forecasting, New Business Development, Coatings, Consumer Products, Market Development, Sales Growth, Distributed Team..., Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Sales Force Development, Pricing, P&L Management, Sales Presentations, Competitive Analysis, Cold Calling, Direct Sales, P&L, Sales Process, Cross-functional Team..., Profit, Team Leadership, Team Building, Leadership, Management, Customer Service, Retail, Training
Education
Mount Vernon Nazarene University 2000 — 2004
Bachelors, Business Administration: Marketing
FM Global September 2014 - Present
Kimberly-Clark January 2011 - September 2014
Mississippi State University August 2008 - December 2010
Valspar May 2007 - February 2009
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Simulation, Design of Experiments, Process Optimization, Root Cause Analysis, Polymers, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Materials, Plastic Extrusion, Film Extrusion, Product Development, Kaizen, Process Improvement, SPC, Engineering, 5S
Education
Mississippi State University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Oracle 2015 - Present
AvantiTek 2001 - Present
Starkey Hearing Technologies 2012 - 2015
M. A. Mortenson 2008 - 2012
Valspar 2004 - 2008
Valspar 2004 - 2005
Uponor Wirbso 2003 - 2003
ShopNBC 2002 - 2003
Ameripride Services 2001 - 2002
Best Buy 2000 - 2001
Skills
Oracle Applications, Oracle, Oracle E-Business Suite, ERP, SQL, Integration, PL/SQL, Business Intelligence, Databases, Data Warehousing, Unix, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Oracle Discoverer, Troubleshooting, Program Management, Disaster Recovery, Oracle RAC, Oracle HR, Software Development, SQL*Plus, Service Delivery, Leadership, Customer Management
Education
North Dakota State University 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Valspar November 2014 - Present
Valspar May 2011 - November 2014
Valspar January 2009 - May 2011
Valspar February 2006 - January 2009
Susan Bristol January 2001 - January 2006
Skills
Project Management, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Situational Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, SharePoint, Change Management, InDesign, Office Management, Salesforce.com, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Logistics, Organization, Multi Tasking, Deadline Driven, Avaya, Employee Training, Training Delivery, Training & Development, Microsoft Excel, OneNote
Education
Northern Essex Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Kingswood Regional High School 1996 — 2000
TBEI, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Minnesota Elevator, Inc. March 2008 - October 2014
Prairie Ridge Mgmt, LLC February 2007 - March 2008
Redball Sprayers, LLC July 2003 - February 2007
Valspar May 2002 - May 2003
Valspar December 2001 - May 2002
Skills
Corporate Finance, Manufacturing, Team Building, Forecasting, Lean Manufacturing, Finance, SAP, Operations Management, Cost Accounting, Six Sigma, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Auditing, Tax, Contract Management, Financial Modeling, Negotiation
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2010 — 2014
MBA
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1990 — 1993
BS, Finance and Accounting
Herbalife March 2015 - Present
Valspar January 2003 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Office, Administrative..., Coaching, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Microsoft Word, NAFTA, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Leadership Development, Event Planning, Project Management, Outlook, Six Sigma, Employee Training, Performance Management, Office Management, Training, Data Analysis, Event Management, Access, Employee Relations, Travel Management, Business Travel, Travel Planning, Online Travel, Sabre, Getting The Job Done, Travel, LSS, Sales, Human Resources, Account Management, Resin, Additives, Employee Benefits, Operations Management, Budgets, Customer Satisfaction, Adhesives, Analysis, Process Scheduler
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2011 — 2016
BA, Business Management
Coon Rapids High School
Valspar January 2011 - August 2015
Dongguan Lilly Paint Industries Limited January 2008 - December 2010
Dongguan Lilly Paint Industries Limited July 2003 - December 2007
Philips Shenzhen Skyway MDS Co., Ltd January 2000 - February 2003
Philips Shenzhen Skyway MDS CO., Ltd March 1998 - December 1999
Goldtron Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd March 1996 - February 1998
Skills
Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Managerial Finance, Credit Management, LSS, Management, Analysis
Education
New York Institute of Technology 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, A
Blakely Financial, Inc March 2009 - Present
UBS Wealth Management March 2007 - March 2009
Valspar January 2005 - March 2007
Valspar June 1997 - January 2005
Skills
Strategic Financial..., Investments, Financial Analysis, Asset Managment, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Insurance, Retirement Planning, Finance, Retirement, Estate Planning, Analysis, Wealth Management, Asset Allocation, Asset Management, Disability Insurance, Financial Services, Investment Strategies, Leadership, Mutual Funds, Series 7, Small Business, Investment Advisory, Financial Planners
Education
Wake Forest University School of Business 2003 — 2005
MBA, Business
North Carolina State University 1993 — 1998
BS, Natural Resources
Coherent Solutions February 2011 - Present
Red Wing Shoe Co. March 2009 - February 2011
Best Buy May 2007 - December 2008
Ambient Consulting May 2003 - December 2008
Medtronic March 2006 - April 2007
ING June 2004 - March 2006
US Bank May 2003 - June 2004
Minnesota Secretary of State April 2002 - April 2003
Valspar 1999 - 2003
II-VI Incorporated February 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Project Management, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Outsourcing, Software Development, MS Project, Business Intelligence, Program Management, Project Planning, PMO, Business Process..., Agile Project Management, ERP, Sales, Requirements Gathering, Vendor Management, IT Management, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, PMP, Project Portfolio..., SDLC, Agile Methodologies, Microsoft SQL Server, Consulting, Testing, Management, Business Process, Leadership
Education
University of St. Thomas 1990 — 1990
Mini-Masters in Software Design & Development
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1983 — 1987
BS, Business Mgmt and Computer Science
Bloomington Kennedy
Crocs, Inc September 2015 - Present
Valspar April 2014 - August 2015
TCI Business Capital May 2012 - April 2014
Crocs, Inc May 2010 - April 2012
Olympic Steel September 2008 - April 2010
Tri-State Bobcat August 2003 - August 2007
Skills
Management, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Forecasting, Risk Management, Microsoft Office, Sales, Leadership, New Business Development, Sales Management, Negotiation, Risk Analysis, Team Building, Analysis, Credit, Finance, Product Development, Manufacturing, Credit Risk, Credit Analysis, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of St. Thomas
Mini Master of Financial Management
National American University-Bloomington
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management
National American University-Bloomington
Associate's Degree, Business Administration
National American University-Bloomington
Associate's Degree, Business Management
University of St. Thomas 1996 — 1998
Business Administration and Management, General
University of St. Thomas January 2015 - Present
Valspar May 2015 - August 2015
City of Eden Prairie December 2013 - February 2015
JCPenney October 2010 - December 2012
Bryan Skavnak Golf Academy June 2007 - August 2010
Scheels October 2007 - October 2009
Skills
Financial Analysis, Analytic Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Oracle 11i, Essbase, Time Management, Leadership, Event Planning, Research
Education
University of St. Thomas 2014 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Financial Management
Normandale Community College 2011 — 2013
The Blake School 2004 — 2009
Valspar March 2015 - Present
Kemps LLC September 2014 - January 2015
Bimeda Inc May 2014 - September 2014
Good Samaritan Society May 2010 - June 2014
Cambria December 2013 - March 2014
Davisco Foods International, Inc. June 2013 - November 2013
Radermachers Grocery Store March 2006 - May 2009
Skills
Biochemistry, Chemistry, Nursing, Nursing Homes, Laboratory Skills, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Safety, Note Taking, Electronic Lab Notebooks, Automotive, Automotive Equipment, Phlebotomy, Microsoft Word
Education
The College of St. Scholastica 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2007 — 2009
Generals, PSEO
Rudd Company February 2013 - July 2014
Valspar 2009 - 2012
Lenmar Wood Coatings at Benjamin Moore & Co. April 2007 - March 2009
Sherwin Williams (ML Campbell) 2003 - 2007
Sherwin Williams 1999 - 2003
Sherwin Williams 1992 - 1999
US Army 1987 - 1989
Skills
Sales Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Turn Around Management, Price Optimization, New Business Development, Business Planning, Distribution Management, Client Relationship..., coatings, Board Presentations, Consumer Durables, Building Materials, B2B, Brand Development, Product Management, Launch Of New Products, Competitive Analysis, sales coach, employee development, Change Management, Recruitment, Key Account Management, Wood Finishes, Coatings, Wood, Market Development, CRM, Pricing, Strategy, Recruiting, Product Launch, Business Development, Sales, Distributed Team..., Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Consumer Products, Account Management, Sales Operations, Negotiation, Product Development, Management, Marketing Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Forecasting
Education
Missouri State University 1989 — 1992
B.S., Marketing
Saint Edwards H.S. Elgin, IL
College Prep coursework
DSM June 2014 - Present
Valspar June 2005 - May 2014
Samuel Cabot Inc. - Cabot Stain August 1983 - June 2005
Skills
ISO, Coatings, Quality System, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, DMAIC, Iso 9000, 5S, SPC, Quality Auditing, Quality Control, Design of Experiments, Color Theory, Color Correction, Lean Manufacturing, ISO 9000, Process Improvement, Six Sigma
Education
Northern Essex Community College
Mathematics and Statistics
North Shore Community College
General Studies
Valspar October 2014 - Present
Wells Fargo October 2013 - October 2014
HighPoint Solutions October 2011 - October 2013
PRAGMATEK Consulting Group January 2011 - September 2011
Ceridian October 2009 - January 2011
UnitedHealth Group December 2007 - October 2009
Digital River February 2006 - November 2007
UnitedHealth Technologies July 2005 - February 2006
Specialized Care Services June 2004 - July 2005
OptumHealth August 2001 - June 2004
Skills
Business Intelligence, SDLC, Business Analysis, Data Warehousing, Process Improvement, Requirements Analysis, Business Process..., Requirements Gathering, Project Management, Enterprise Architecture, IT Strategy, Agile Methodologies, Visio, Program Management, ITIL, Quality Assurance, Business Process, Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, Management, Business Requirements, Enterprise Software, Analytics, Integration, Analysis, Six Sigma, CRM, Change Management, Software Development, Software Project..., Project Portfolio..., Governance, PMO, IT Management, Service Delivery, Databases, Resource Management, MS Project, SQL, Consulting, Outsourcing, Project Delivery, Systems Analysis, Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Data Warehouse..., User Acceptance Testing, Microsoft Project
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Computer Mgmt Information Systems
Graco January 2013 - Present
Ceridian January 2011 - November 2012
Pearson March 2010 - December 2010
Starkey Labs July 2009 - March 2010
Pearson April 2008 - July 2009
Merrill September 2005 - March 2008
Starkey Labs December 2004 - September 2005
Valspar March 2004 - November 2004
Graco December 2003 - April 2004
Advanstar February 2004 - February 2004
Skills
Oracle Reports, XML Publisher, PL/SQL, Oracle, Oracle Forms, Purchase Orders, Inventory, CRM, GL, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Accounts Payable, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Applications
Education
University of St. Thomas 1989 — 1993
Masters, Management Information Systems
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1980 — 1985
B.S. Computer Science, Computer Science, Business
Optum Global Solutions October 2014 - Present
Valspar May 2014 - Present
Verizon Terremark May 2013 - March 2014
OptumInsight March 2011 - May 2013
Digi-Key Corporation May 2008 - March 2011
eDocument Resources October 2007 - August 2008
Thrivent Financial August 2006 - August 2007
MoneyGram International November 2005 - August 2006
Allianz Life May 2005 - November 2005
Gearworks October 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Business Analysis, Quality Assurance, Requirements Analysis, PMO, PMP, ICD10, change management, BPM, change agent, business acumen, Strategic Planning, Business Process, SDLC, Business Process Design, Business Intelligence, MS Project, Mobile Applications, E-commerce, Program Management, Management, Leadership, Consulting
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
BA, Criminal Justice
Alexandria Technical College
AAS (2), Computer & Voice Networking / Computer Tech Support
Valspar July 1991 - Present
Skills
ERP, Oracle E-Business Suite, Business Analysis, Oracle, Oracle Applications, Visio, Business Intelligence, SharePoint, IT Strategy, IT Management, Business Process..., Business Process, Integration, PL/SQL, Requirements Analysis
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1983 — 1987
Valspar May 2015 - Present
Hentzen Coatings June 2013 - Present
Sherwin Williams August 2002 - June 2013
Skills
Coatings, Chemistry, R&D, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Resin, Materials Science, Microsoft Office, Polyurethane, Selling, Raw Materials, R, Product Development, Process Engineering, Powder, Polymers, Polymer Science, Polymer Chemistry, Microsoft Excel, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Additives
Education
North Carolina State University 1989 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Textile Chemistry
North Carolina State University 1989 — 1996
Master of Science (M.S.), Textile Technology and Management
Valspar 2004 - Present
Valspar 2002 - 2004
Valspar 2000 - 2002
Valspar 1998 - 2000
Norwest Services 1996 - 1998
Rosemount 1995 - 1996
Skills
Process Improvement, Six Sigma, ERP, Project Management, Change Management, R&D, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Coatings, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality Management, Business Analysis
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1989 — 1991
BS, International Business, Marketing
Valspar July 2012 - Present
Great Northwest Insurance September 2007 - July 2012
Microgistix June 2001 - September 2007
Skills
Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Insurance, Forecasting, Investments, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Management, Budgets, Leadership, Auditing, Project Planning, Pricing, Risk Management, Finance, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Managerial Finance
Education
North Dakota State University 1988 — 1992
BS, Business Administration
Valspar July 1991 - Present
Skills
IT Management, Disaster Recovery, Active Directory, IT Strategy, Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint, Integration, Troubleshooting, Vendor Management, Virtualization, ERP, ITIL
Education
Minneapolis Community and Technical College 1985 — 1987
A
Northwestern Electronics
Associates degree in Electronic Technology
Valspar March 2010 - Present
Valspar January 2007 - March 2010
Skills
Business Analysis, SQL, SDLC, Process Improvement, Project Management, Integration, ERP, Oracle, Visio, Analysis, SharePoint, Dreamweaver, Requirements Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., PL/SQL, Program Management, Software Documentation
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science/Business
U.S. Department of Labor February 2015 - Present
U.S. Department of Labor March 2012 - Present
U.S. Department of Labor February 2003 - March 2012
Valspar October 2001 - April 2002
Gap Inc./Gap May 1996 - July 2000
NSF June 1996 - January 1997
Skills
Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Inspection, Continuous Improvement, Construction Safety, Sustainability, Analysis, Public Speaking, Government, Emergency Management, Proposal Writing, Process Improvement, Policy, Leadership, Project Planning, Auditing, Data Analysis, Construction, Management, Industrial Hygiene, Six Sigma, Research, Microsoft Office, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Quality Assurance, Supervisory Skills, Team Leadership, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Program Development, Risk Management, Project Management, Contract Management, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, EHS, Environmental Awareness, Hazard Analysis
Education
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 2001 — 2003
MSIT, Occupational Safety and Health
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 1990 — 1996
BS, Chemical Engineering
Citadel Sq and bishop England
HB Woodlawn
Valspar October 2005 - Present
Seagate Technology January 2001 - October 2005
Kern, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd October 1998 - January 2001
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1991 — 1995
LANXESS August 2012 - Present
Valspar August 2004 - August 2012
Valspar January 2008 - February 2009
Valspar December 2006 - December 2008
Valspar August 2004 - December 2006
MeadWestvaco June 1999 - July 2004
Smurfit-Stone June 1998 - August 1998
Motorola June 1997 - May 1998
Skills
Engineering, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Control, Automation, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Plant, Manufacturing, Cost Reduction, DMAIC, 5S, Kaizen, Chemical Engineering, Project Engineering, Process Optimization, Coatings, EHS, Chemicals, Cross-functional Team..., Value Stream Mapping, Business Process..., Quality Management, Operational Excellence, Engineering Management, ISO, Quality Assurance, Product Development, GMP, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, SAP, Change Management, Process Simulation, Program Management, Supply Chain, Energy, Software Documentation, Automotive, HAZOP, Quality Control, Budgets, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, Preventive Maintenance, Factory
Education
Wake Forest University - Babcock Graduate School of Management 2006 — 2008
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
North Carolina State University 1993 — 1999
B.S. Chemical Engineering, B.S. Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
Valspar 2005 - Present
HB Fuller May 2000 - September 2005
HB Fuller 1999 - 2000
HB Fuller 1992 - 1999
HB Fuller 1984 - 1992
HB Fuller 1981 - 1984
HB Fuller 1978 - 1981
Skills
Adhesives, Coatings, Manufacturing, Product Development, Thermoplastics, Polyurethane, Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Polymers, R&D, Resin, Rheology, Organic Chemistry, Additives
Education
University of St. Thomas 1985 — 1987
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), New Venture Creation/New Product Management
North Dakota State University 1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry - Polymers and Coatings
LG Electronics May 2008 - Present
Valspar 2001 - 2008
Kerr-McGee Chemical June 1996 - April 2001
Skills
Iso 9000, Quality Management, Quality System, Data Analysis, Quality Control, Wet Chemistry, Training, Change Management, Quality Assurance, UV/Vis, Forecasting, Laboratory, Organic Chemistry, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Operations Management, Product Management, Project Planning, Product Development, Software Documentation, Process Improvement, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Program Management, Testing, Troubleshooting, Team Leadership, Leadership, Consumer Electronics, Process Engineering, Market Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Product Marketing, P&L Management, Strategy, Vendor Management
Education
Mississippi State University 1992 — 1997
BS, Chemistry
Eli Lilly and Company May 2014 - Present
Cook Pharmica April 2013 - April 2014
Cook Pharmica May 2011 - April 2013
Cummins Inc. October 2010 - May 2011
Valspar September 2005 - September 2010
Eli Lilly and Company February 2004 - September 2006
Kelly Scientific Resources June 2003 - February 2004
CREW Technical Services April 2003 - May 2003
Valspar October 2001 - February 2003
Skills
GMP, HPLC, Gas Chromatography, Six Sigma, Quality Control, FTIR, Raw Materials, USP, Chemistry, UV/Vis, LIMS, Sop, GLP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Coatings, Wet Chemistry, IR, UV, Quality Auditing, Trackwise, Technical Writing, ISO, Titration, Karl Fisher, 21 CFR Part 11, Laboratory, Chromatography, CAPA, Analytical Chemistry, Change Control
Education
Murray State University 1996 — 2001
B.S., Chemistry
Indian Creek High School 1992 — 1996
DeCare Dental August 2014 - Present
Checkview Corporation April 2013 - May 2014
Checkpoint Systems June 2010 - April 2013
NumberWorks August 2009 - 2010
Valspar March 2004 - June 2009
B I 1996 - 2004
JH Larson Electrical Co February 1990 - November 1996
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Credit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Invoicing, Process Improvement, Management, Cash Flow, Accounting, Auditing, CRM, Financial Reporting, Leadership
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1983 — 1988
BA, Business Administration
North Carolina A&T State University March 2004 - Present
Valspar May 2002 - January 2003
Skills
Engineering, Project Management, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Team Building, Microsoft Project, Budgets, Higher Education, Construction Management, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Visio, Customer Service, Proposal Writing, Community Outreach, Leadership Development
Education
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 1999 — 2005
BS, Electronic Computer Tech/ Electrical Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Electrical Engineering
KS Consulting CandidateHollstadt & Associates2010 - 2010
M. A. Mortenson Company October 2007 - December 2008
NCS Pearson June 2001 - July 2007
Valspar October 1997 - June 2001
Skills
Business Intelligence, Oracle E-Business Suite, Business Analysis, Oracle Applications, Oracle, Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Access, Testing, Process Improvement, SQL, Management, Data Warehousing, PL/SQL, SDLC, Integration, ERP, Project Management
Education
National American University
BS, Business Management
Graphic Packaging International 2008 - Present
Valspar 2006 - 2007
Behr Process Corporation 2003 - 2006
HB Fuller 1995 - 2002
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Kaizen, Team Building
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1999 — 2002
MBA, Finance, E-commerce
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1990 — 1995
BS, Chemistry
home Senior Software EngineerLawson SoftwareDecember 1995 - June 2010
Valspar December 1980 - December 1995
Education
Morningside College 1961 — 1965
BA, English and Elementary Education
California Products Corp. 2011 - Present
American Wick Drain Corporation 2007 - 2010
Ace Hardware 2003 - 2006
Valspar 2001 - 2003
Duron Paints & Wallcoverings 1999 - 2001
Sherwin Williams 1985 - 1998
Congoleum Corporation 1976 - 1985
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Team Building, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Training, Business Planning, Sales Operations, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, Recruiting, Market Planning, Project Planning, Marketing Strategy
Education
Montclair State University
BS, Marketing
Johnson Controls May 2010 - Present
PAS Technologies May 2009 - July 2010
Valspar March 2006 - May 2009
Cryovac Sealed Air Corporation June 2000 - March 2006
City of St. Joseph 1995 - 2000
Skills
Financial Reporting, Hyperion Enterprise, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, US GAAP, Budgets, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, HFM
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 1997 — 2000
MBA, Emphasis in Accounting
Missouri Western State University 1991 — 1995
BS, Accounting & Management
Archway Marketing Services July 2014 - Present
Octapharma Plasma, Inc. July 2010 - July 2014
International BioResources, LLC April 2009 - August 2010
Valspar November 2000 - April 2009
Rohm and Haas 1981 - 2000
Skills
Quality Management, Sop, FDA, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Quality Auditing, Process Improvement, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, Quality System, Customer Service, GMP, Validation, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Management, CAPA, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Chemistry
Education
Purdue University Calumet 2001 — 2002
Organizational Leadership and Supervision, 4.0
Midlands Technical College
Certificate, Six Sigma Green Belt
Valspar March 2007 - Present
ABB June 1999 - June 2002
Cardinal Health February 1998 - June 1999
Skills
New Business Development, Account Management, Market Development, Key Account Development, Coatings, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Adhesives, Product Development, Cold Calling, B2B, Pricing, International Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Direct Sales, Building Materials
Education
North Carolina A&T State University 1998 — 2003
Applied Engineering
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 1997 — 1998
Valspar December 2009 - Present
Valspar January 2002 - December 2009
Valspar January 1997 - December 2001
Valspar June 1991 - December 1996
Skills
Wood, Lean Manufacturing, Sales Management, Building Materials, Product Management, Doors, Manufacturing, Polyurethane, Coatings, Sales, Paint, Polymers, Additives, Process Improvement
Education
North Dakota State University 1987 — 1991
Chemistry, Polymer and Coatings
Hoglund, Chwialkowski & Mrozik PLLC September 2014 - Present
AccountAbility Minnesota January 2013 - Present
Ramsey County February 2012 - Present
William Mitchell College of Law 2015 - 2015
National Child Protection Training Center February 2013 - June 2014
Business Law Clinic at William Mitchell January 2014 - May 2014
Valspar January 2014 - May 2014
William Mitchell College of Law Legal Planning Clinic August 2013 - January 2014
Ramsey County District Court June 2013 - August 2013
William Mitchell College of Law July 2012 - August 2013
Skills
Research, Editing, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Negotiation, Spanish, Proofreading, Drafting Agreements, Westlaw, Lexis, Estate Planning, Child Advocacy, Social Media, Interviews, Tax, Customer Service, Broadcast Journalism, Final Cut Pro
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Journalism, Spanish
Eastview
Valspar VP/Group VP Global PackagingValsparJanuary 2004 - Present
valspar April 2009 - November 2013
Valspar June 2007 - April 2009
PPG Industries 1994 - 1998
Skills
Six Sigma, P&L Management, Key Account Management, Polymers, Product Management, Strategy, Market Development, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Coatings, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, International Business, Sales Management, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, Forecasting, B2B, Supply Chain, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development..., International Sales, Pricing, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Market Analysis, Product Marketing, Plastics, Operational Excellence, Commercialization, Process Engineering, Adhesives, Business Planning, Business Development, Product Launch, Automotive, Resin, Start-ups, Strategic Sourcing, R&D, Additives, Pricing Strategy, Acquisition Integration, International Marketing, Global Sourcing
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 1977 — 1978
MIM, International Business
Nichols College 1966 — 1970
BBA, Marketing
Honda Aircraft Company February 2014 - Present
Valspar November 2012 - January 2014
CPP Global March 2012 - August 2012
Huntsman International LLC - Textile Effects Division October 2011 - February 2012
Huntsman International LLC January 2009 - November 2011
Ciba Specialty Chemicals 2001 - 2011
Huntsman International LLC February 2008 - December 2008
Huntsman International LLC July 2006 - January 2008
Ciba Specialty Chemicals September 2003 - June 2006
Skills
SAP, Accounting, Finance, Management, Demand Planning, ERP, Cross-functional Team..., Lotus Notes, Forecasting, SAP ERP, Accounts Receivable
Education
Moravian College 1982 — 1986
B/A, English
Moravian College 1982 — 1986
BA, English
Valspar December 1990 - April 2012
Skills
Coatings, Green Belt, ISO, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, TS16949, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, SOP, TQM, 5S, Quality Assurance, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Minitab
Education
Midlands Technical College 2005 — 2005
Green Belt
MaryCrest College 1987 — 1990
BS, Biology/Chemistry
Valspar December 2014 - Present
Valspar January 2013 - December 2014
Sherwin Williams 2009 - February 2013
Sherwin Williams 2005 - 2009
Sherwin Williams 2001 - 2005
Skills
Inventory Management, Operations Management, Sales Management, Inventory Control, Sales, Coatings, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Outside Sales, Competitive Analysis, Management, Training, Forecasting, New Business Development, Account Management, Key Account Management, Budgets, Pricing
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1998 — 2001
Bachelor, Management
Midlands Technical College 1994 — 1996
Associate of Science (A.S.), Office Systems Technology
Valspar October 2008 - Present
Education
North Carolina State University 1972 — 1976
Bachelor's Degree, Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology, B
Retired/ Independent Consultant June 2011 - Present
Donaldson Company March 2011 - May 2011
Valspar 1977 - 2010
Skills
Six Sigma, Coatings, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., DMAIC, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Strategy, Business Process, Leadership, Business Process..., Business Strategy, Operations Management, Change Management, Materials Management, ERP, Root Cause Analysis, Budgets, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Business Analysis, Inventory Management, Vendor Management, Procurement, Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1990 — 1994
Masters of Business Administration, General Business
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1978 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Minnesota School of Business 1974 — 1977
Accounting Certificate, Business
Elmwood HS
Papa's House July 2014 - Present
Valspar January 2013 - July 2014
Valspar January 2008 - January 2013
Valspar 1985 - 2008
Skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, ERP, Visio, Oracle Applications, SQL, Data Analysis, Oracle, Requirements Analysis, Integration, Business Intelligence, Order Management, Data Warehousing, Business Process..., Software Development, Change Management, Vendor Management, Analysis, SAP, Business Process, Mapper
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1982 — 1985
Comp Sci/Business, Computer Science
Estherville HS 1973 — 1975
HS Diploma, General Studies
NatureWorks LLC 2009 - Present
NatureWorks LLC 2007 - Present
NatureWorks LLC 2004 - 2007
Cargill Dow Polymers 2002 - 2004
Cargill 1994 - 2002
Cargill 1992 - 1994
Valspar June 1990 - September 1990
Skills
Polymers, Coatings, GC-FID, HPLC, Ion Exchange, Plastics, Pilot Plant, Process Optimization, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Organic Chemistry, R&D, Chemical Engineering, Process Simulation, Extrusion, Materials Science
Education
North Dakota State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelors, Chemistry - P&C option
Mandan High School 1983 — 1987
Valspar September 2013 - Present
Valspar October 2010 - Present
Forest Pharmaceuticals April 2009 - April 2010
Rite-Hite May 2004 - May 2009
black and decker 2001 - 2004
Skills
Sales Operations, Training, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Account Management, B2B, Coaching, Direct Sales, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Key Account Management, Manufacturing, New Business Development, Positive Coaching, Pricing, Sales, Sales Presentations, Team Building, Team Motivation
Education
North Carolina State University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Education
American Beverage Corporation December 2014 - June 2015
Valspar 2007 - 2013
Valspar 2000 - 2007
Valspar 2002 - 2002
Valspar 1996 - 2000
Valspar 1995 - 1996
Valspar 1990 - 1995
Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Black Belt, ISO, Coatings, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Process Engineering, Polymers, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, Green Belt, Design of Experiments, Quality System, FMEA, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain, Paint, DMAIC, Quality Management, Process Optimization, TQM, Value Stream Mapping, Production Planning, Cross-functional Team..., R&D, Materials, Raw Materials, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, ISO 14001, Plastics, TPM, Strategic Quality..., Vendor Management, Benchmarking, Material Science, SQF, HACCP, Food Safety Management..., Food Safety, FSSC 22000, Quality Assurance
Education
Midlands Technical College
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor's Degree, School of Arts and Sciences
SuperMedia LLC January 2014 - Present
Valspar January 2012 - November 2013
Sherwin Williams 1999 - 2010
Ingersoll Rand 1990 - 1999
Abitibi - Price 1988 - 1990
DAP Inc. 1983 - 1988
Skills
Sales Operations, New Business Development, Retail, Merchandising, Product Development, Marketing, Selling, Business Development, Consumer Products, Customer Service, Purchasing, Key Account Development, Trade Shows, Product Management, Building Materials, Management, Pricing, Salesforce.com, Sales Management, B2B, P&L Management, Forecasting, Cold Calling, Sales
Education
Mount St. Mary's University 1977 — 1981
B.A., International Studies
Archbishop Carroll High School 1973 — 1977
Valspar June 2010 - Present
Midwest Graphic Design, LLC April 2004 - December 2012
Midwest Industrial Coatings, LLC October 2004 - April 2010
Northwestern Mutual October 2005 - February 2006
Holz Motors October 2004 - August 2005
TCM Interaction, LLC August 2001 - April 2004
Excel Communications, Inc. August 1996 - August 2001
Satellite Graphics July 1991 - August 1996
David W. Buker, Inc. now known as just: Buker, Inc. April 1989 - July 1991
Skills
Advertising, Manufacturing, Business Development, Sales, Start-ups, Management, Marketing, Integrated Marketing
Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College 1985 — 1986
Associate, Graphic Design / Printing & Publishing
Valspar Programmer Analyst IValsparJanuary 2008 - December 2009
Valspar August 2007 - January 2008
Skills
PL/SQL, Oracle, SQL, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Applications
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Computer & Information Science
Ridgewater College 2001 — 2003
N/A, Generals
UnitedHealth Group March 2012 - Present
Valspar April 2003 - 2011
American Specialty Confections January 2002 - April 2003
Delta Airlines (formerly Northwest Airlines) June 1998 - October 2001
Donaldson Company, Inc June 1996 - June 1998
Goodrich Aerospace October 1989 - June 1996
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Global Sourcing, Supply Chain, Negotiation, Procurement, Supplier Development, Purchasing, Sourcing, Strategy, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Forecasting, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Sourcing, Strategic Leadership, Business Development, Relationship Management, Management, Project Management, Manufacturing
Education
University of St. Thomas
MBA, Management
Minnesota State University, Mankato
BS, Business Administration
UnitedHealth Group June 2010 - Present
Valspar May 2008 - August 2008
U.S. Army November 1996 - November 2003
Skills
JavaScript, jQuery, Java, JSP, Groovy, Spring, C++, Web Applications, Oracle, Grails, Android, AOP, Unity, SDLC, SQL, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, HTML, XML, Databases, Microsoft Office
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2008 — 2010
Master's degree, Computer Science
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Trillium Spa At Radison Waterpark of America July 2011 - Present
XpresSpa July 2011 - Present
Health Fitness Corporation March 2011 - Present
Historic Theatre Group / Broadway Across America 1995 - Present
National American University June 2012 - March 2014
Burnsville Performing arts Center 2008 - 2010
3M 1996 - 2001
allied signal 1995 - 1996
Valspar 1989 - 1994
Skills
Lomi Lomi, Therapeutic Massage, Reiki, Myofascial Release, Thai Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, Wellness, Chair Massage, Bodywork, Holistic Health, Movement, Sports, Reflexology, Stretching, ManaLomi, Back Pain, Pain Management, Healing, Stress Management
Education
North Dakota State University
Master of Science (MS), Polymer Chemistry
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
BS, Biology and Chemistry
Saint Paul College-A Community and Technical College
stillwater high school
Entegris February 2006 - Present
Metris Companies May 2005 - February 2006
Retek October 2003 - April 2005
Best Buy October 2001 - October 2003
ADC January 2001 - August 2001
Valspar July 1999 - January 2001
AmeriPride Services August 1996 - July 1999
Skills
Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Process Improvement, Auditing, SEC filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Reporting
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1997 — 2002
MBA, Finance
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1989 — 1994
BS, Finance, Economics, Management, Accounting
IVC Industrial Coatings February 2012 - Present
Valspar May 2006 - October 2010
Valspar August 2002 - May 2006
Valspar July 2000 - August 2002
Skills
Formulation, Plastics, Lean Manufacturing, Paint, Materials, Six Sigma, Quality Management, Coatings, Chemistry, Root Cause Analysis
Education
North Dakota State University 1970 — 1974
BS, Chemistry
SEM Products, Inc June 2010 - Present
Valspar July 1990 - November 2010
Skills
Coatings, Polymers, R&D, Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Paint, Product Development, Polymer Science, Market Development, Adhesives, Additives, Polyurethane, Pigments, Surfactants, Resin
Education
North Dakota State University
Valspar June 2008 - Present
Skills
Chemistry, Raw Materials, Paint, Continuous Improvement, Product Stewardship, Regulatory Affairs, EHS Management Systems, MSDS, Hazard Communications
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2002
Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry
North Hennepin Community College 1997 — 2000
Valspar March 2015 - Present
FutureMark Paper Alsip September 2012 - October 2014
Mullinix Packages, INC October 2011 - September 2012
Pactiv March 2006 - September 2011
Army National Guard August 2001 - December 2005
Groupe SEB February 1999 - June 2001
Owens Corning Fiberglas February 1994 - January 1999
Skills
Preventive Maintenance, Reliability, Root Cause Analysis, Plastics, SMED, Reliability Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Manufacturing..., Extrusion, 5S, Kaizen, Process Engineering, TPM, Manufacturing
Education
Mississippi State University 2001 — 2004
MS, Industrial Engineering - Human Factors
UNINCA 1988 — 1994
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering
Sleep Number by Select Comfort January 2015 - Present
Sleep Number by Select Comfort September 2013 - January 2015
Valspar May 2013 - November 2013
Valspar January 2007 - May 2013
Valspar December 2009 - December 2011
Valspar January 2007 - November 2009
Valspar January 2005 - January 2009
Skills
5S, Black Belt, Chemical Engineering, Coatings, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., DMAIC, Engineering, Design of Experiments, LSS, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Manufacturing, Materials, Operational Excellence, Operations Management, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis
Education
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 1995 — 2001
BS, Chemical Engineering
DuBois Chemicals, Inc. January 2014 - Present
DuBois Chemicals, Inc. December 2012 - January 2014
Chemetall Oakite December 2011 - December 2012
North Dakota State University September 2010 - December 2011
North Dakota State University June 2005 - September 2010
Valspar May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Chemistry, Coatings, Materials Science, Organic Synthesis, Characterization, Polymer Science, Organic Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Science, Design of Experiments, Nanotechnology, Polymer Characterization, Data Analysis, NMR, Polymers, Polymer Chemistry, HPLC, Electrochemistry
Education
North Dakota State University 2008 — 2010
Master of Science (MS), Coatings and Polymeric Materials
North Dakota State University 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Valspar
Skills
Coatings, Manufacturing, ISO, Formulation, DMAIC, Adhesives, Design of Experiments, Additives, Paint, Polymers, UV/Vis, Plastics, Organic Chemistry, Polyurethane, Six Sigma, R&D, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Resin, Technical Support, Materials, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Raw Materials, Market Development, Analytical Chemistry, Product Development, Characterization, Key Account Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Pigments
Education
North Dakota State University 1983 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Stellar Technologies June 2014 - Present
MoneyGram International May 2013 - June 2014
Valspar November 2008 - May 2013
F C A Consstruction / Life Time Fitness 2006 - 2008
Navarre Corporation 2000 - 2006
Growbiz International n.k.a Winmark 1993 - 2000
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Six Sigma, Banking
Education
Normandale Community College
Goebel Fixture Company December 2011 - Present
Valspar October 2005 - December 2011
Seagate Technology January 2001 - October 2005
Kern, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd October 1997 - January 2001
Mark C. Nicholson, CPA December 1995 - October 1997
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1992 — 1995
The University of North Dakota 1991 — 1992
Phoenix Asian Cuisine April 2009 - Present
Securitas November 2007 - April 2009
Department of Transportation June 2007 - August 2007
Valspar August 2001 - August 2004
Education
COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2000 — 2004
Associate, Art
Mitchell Community College 2000 — 2004
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
Valspar March 2015 - Present
King Controls June 2005 - December 2012
Skills
Fly Fishing, Fishing, Toxicology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Risk Assessment, Research, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, Lifesciences, Environmental Toxicology, Laboratory, Immunoassays, Field Research
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Toxicology. Minor: Chemistry
H.B. Fuller September 2015 - Present
H.B. Fuller July 2014 - September 2015
Valspar July 2013 - June 2014
Ace Hardware April 2010 - July 2013
Skills
Retail Sales, Retail, Store Management, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising
Education
Minneapolis Community and Technical College 2009 — 2013
Associate of Science (A.S.), Biotechnology, Biology
PQ Corporation 1999 - Present
Valspar 1997 - 1999
Cristal Global 1990 - 1997
Sherwin Williams 1983 - 1990
Skills
Coatings, Chemistry, Polymers, Additives, Product Development, Adhesives, Formulation, Paint, Raw Materials, R&D, Resin, Quality Control, Polymer Chemistry, Industrial Coatings, Building Relationships, Technical Sales..., Manufacturing, Plastics, Technical Training
Education
Millikin University 1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry and Biology
Lake Forest Academy 1974 — 1978