Viskase Corporation
Industry: Manufacturing company
DescriptionViskase is a global corporation based out of Lombard, Illinois, United States that supplies plastic, cellulose, and fibrous film and packaging to the food service industry, including casings for processed meats such as hot dogs and sausages. Headquarters: Willowbrook, IL Founder: Erwin O. Freund Founded: 1925 Number of employees: 2,100 Parent organization: Icahn Enterprises Subsidiaries: Viskase GmbH, Viskase EMEA
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Viskase Corporation Employees
Mostardi Platt August 2000 - Present
Transport Service Co. March 1992 - August 2000
Viskase Corporation November 1988 - March 1992
Skills
Remediation, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Compliance, RCRA, Water, Hazardous Materials, Sustainability, EHS, Transportation, Analysis, Project Management, Environmental Consulting, Due Diligence, EHS Management Systems, Environmental..., Industrial Hygiene, Training, Environmental Awareness, GPS and GIS for spatial..., EHS Program Development, EHS Consulting, Permitting, 501c3 Non-profit..., Soil Erosion Control..., Wastewater Engineering, Continuous Quality &..., Wetland Delineation,..., Indoor Air Quality, Mold, Organizational Behavior..., EPA & OSHA Enforcement..., CAA & CWA Citizens..., SEC - SOX Act and...
Education
Benedictine University
Masters, Business Adminstration
Penn State University
BS, Environmental Resource Management
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
SAIC September 2015 - Present
Oklahoma Air National Guard December 2010 - September 2015
Air Force Reserves August 2006 - December 2010
Housing Urban Development December 2009 - April 2010
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group January 2009 - December 2009
Active Duty Air Force September 1999 - August 2006
Viskase Corporation January 1997 - January 1999
Hardee's January 1993 - January 1997
Skills
Operations Management, Aviation, Management, Air Force, Security Clearance, Military, Access, DoD, Military Operations, Strategic Planning, Military Experience, Top Secret, Microsoft Office, Command, Operational Planning, Defense, Training, Process Improvement, National Security, Government, Leadership, Program Management, Human Resources, Intelligence Analysis, Information Assurance, Military Aviation, Emergency Management, Special Operations, Weapons, Force Protection, Command & Control, Government Contracting, Security, Military Training, Army, Team Building, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Project Management, Leadership Development, Budgets, Supervisory Skills, Organizational..., Problem Solving, Analysis, Employee Relations, Policy, Microsoft Excel
Education
Devry University Oklahoma 2010 — 2012
Masters, Public Administration
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2010 — 2012
MPA, Government Management, 3.0
Wayland Baptist University 2004 — 2007
BSOE, Leadership and Management
Wayland Baptist University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Management
Community College of the Air Force 2004 — 2006
Associate of Applied Science, Airport Management
Gordie's Foundation January 2014 - May 2015
City of Chicago Department of Innovation Technology (DoIT) May 2012 - October 2012
Chicago Public Schools October 2007 - October 2011
Literacy Chicago August 1999 - September 2006
Viskase Corporation August 1994 - August 1998
Drop Out Prevention 1985 - 1989
Skills
Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Staff Development, Curriculum Development, Program Development, Project Management, Program Management, Leadership, Management, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Teaching, Grant Writing, Leadership Development, Change Management, MS Project, Coaching, Data Analysis, Budgets, Team Building, Research, Instructional Design, Project Planning, Business Analysis, Workshop Facilitation, Training, Grants, Nonprofits, Proposal Writing, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, SharePoint, Social Media, Visio, Risk Management, PMO, Policy, PMP, Team Leadership, Time Management, PowerPoint, Volunteer Management, Organizational..., Program Evaluation, Resource Management
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2012 — 2012
Master's Certification, Project Management
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Management
Viskase Corporation 2012 - Present
Viskase Corporation 1974 - 2012
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Kinder Morgan December 2014 - Present
Memphis Reloading June 2014 - October 2014
JMC Steel Group September 2013 - June 2014
Mississippi County Sheriffs Department January 2012 - May 2013
Skiline Steel May 2010 - February 2011
Viskase Corporation November 2006 - February 2009
TLS/Kinder Morgan May 2003 - November 2007
TMK IPSCO September 2002 - April 2003
Maverick Tube Corporation May 2000 - August 2002
Skills
Operating Overhead..., Safety, Supervising, Construction Safety, Distribution Center..., Forklift Operator, Inspection, Quality Control, Heavy Equipment, Industrial Safety, Behavior Based Safety, Supervision, Safety Management..., Process Scheduler, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Operations Management, Preventive Maintenance, Contract Management, Factory, Steel, Hazard Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Occupational Health, Metal Fabrication, Supervisory Skills
Education
Arkansas Northeastern College 2012 — 2012
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Rivercrest High 1992 — 1996
Mark Seed Company October 2013 - Present
LearningRx August 2013 - Present
Adrian Carriers January 2012 - September 2012
Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC October 2005 - August 2011
Iowa Foundation for Medical Care 2007 - June 2010
Heartland Express 2004 - 2007
Plastag Corporation 2002 - 2004
McCleery-Cumming Company 1994 - 2002
Iowa Southern Utilities Company 1990 - 1994
Viskase Corporation 1987 - 1990
Skills
Auditing, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Customer Service, Managerial Finance, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Cost Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Change Management, General Ledger, Internal Controls, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Variance Analysis, Project Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Team Leadership, Management, US GAAP, Finance, GAAP, Business Planning, Accounts Receivable, Financial Statements, Payroll, Income Statement, Due Diligence, Financial Forecasting, Project Planning, Banking, Operations Management, Cash Management, Corporate Finance, Analysis, Credit, Financial Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, SEC filings, Cash Flow Forecasting, Start-ups, Restructuring, Sales
Education
Boone High School
Georgia State University
University of Iowa
Political Science and Sociology
Wood Group ESP March 2008 - July 2011
Johnson Controls 2004 - 2007
York International September 2003 - May 2006
York International May 2001 - May 2002
York International September 1999 - May 2001
FAA January 1999 - September 1999
Viskase Corporation February 1996 - January 1999
Geilenkirchen NATO Airbase December 1992 - October 1995
Central Plastics Co January 1992 - December 1992
OXY USA, INC January 1988 - January 1992
Skills
Accounting, Managerial Finance, Finance, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Budgets, Payroll, Analysis, Management, Financial Audits, Business Planning, Strategy, Financial Statements, Invoicing, Tax, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Logistics, Sales, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, US GAAP, Internal Controls, Cost Accounting
Education
Oklahoma City University 1990 — 1992
Master's DegreeMaster of Business Administration
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma 1984 — 1987
Bachelor's DegreeDegree, Accounting
Volkswagen of America, Inc May 2014 - Present
Tennessee Technological University August 2012 - Present
Tennessee Technological University October 2010 - August 2012
Nissan North America June 2011 - August 2011
Viskase Corporation August 2009 - July 2010
Tennessee Technological University August 2007 - April 2009
Skills
Matlab, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Pro Engineer, ANSYS, Mechanical Engineering, AutoCAD
Education
Tennessee Technological University 2012 — 2014
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Tennessee Technological University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Middle Tennessee Christian School
Senior International Executive Business Development Professional 1985 - Present
The Reilly Company Chicago July 2013 - Present
Crocs, Inc November 2009 - July 2013
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement July 2007 - October 2009
The Reilly Company Chicago October 2002 - July 2007
FJA Christiansen Roofing Corp. April 1999 - September 2002
Jostens Inc. July 1996 - April 1999
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. July 1989 - July 1996
Viskase Corporation June 1986 - July 1989
Frank Lynn & Associates 1985 - 1986
Skills
Strategy, Strategic Planning, Leadership, CRM, Cross-functional Team..., Start-ups, Management, Recruiting, Marketing Strategy, International Business..., Account Management, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Forecasting, Strategic Alliances, Sales Management, Management Consulting, Marketing, E-commerce, P&L Management, Sales, Selling, Direct Sales, Negotiation, Retail, Consulting, Operations Management
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 1984 — 1984
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Marquette University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Sealed Air Corporation March 2015 - Present
Sealed Air Corporation September 2005 - February 2015
Tredegar Film Products January 2000 - June 2005
Tredegar Film Products September 1995 - December 1999
Viskase Corporation March 1991 - April 1995
Hercules Inc 1976 - 1985
Skills
Process Engineering, Product Development, Design of Experiments, Plastics, Continuous Improvement, Extrusion, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, Polymers, Process Simulation, Monte Carlo Simulation, R&D, Manufacturing, Manufacturing...
Education
University of Missouri-Rolla
Ph.D., Engineering Management
University of Missouri-Rolla
M.S., Chemical Engineering
Michigan State University
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Mid-States Technical August 2013 - January 2014
ADECCO ENGINEERING May 2012 - August 2013
Aerotek December 2010 - November 2011
Rockwell Automation March 2006 - October 2010
PANDUIT CORPORATION April 1996 - January 2005
Viskase Corporation September 1988 - April 1996
Skills
Six Sigma, Manufacturing, FMEA, Procurement, Automation, Troubleshooting, Assembly, Cross-functional Team..., DMAIC, SAP, Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, Engineering Management, Quality Management, Design for Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Quality System, Root Cause Analysis, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Testing, APQP, SPC, MS Project, Machine Tools, Kaizen, Industrial Engineering, Minitab, Unigraphics, ISO, Microsoft Project
Education
University of Illinois 1982 — 1986
BS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois at Chicago 1982 — 1986
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Addus HomeCare, Inc.. August 2015 - Present
Viskase Corporation August 2011 - August 2015
CNA February 2004 - August 2009
CNA January 2001 - January 2004
CNA January 1997 - December 2000
Skills
Database Development, Data Modeling, Oracle 9i/10g, PL/SQL, SQL Server 2005/2008, Sybase, T-SQL, Web Development, Java/J2EE, ASP / Visual Basic, Crystal Reports, MS Access, MS Office, Database Design, SDLC, Requirements Analysis, Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, Access, Quality Assurance, Java, SOA, SQL, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Software Development, Oracle, Program Management, Business Intelligence, Requirements Gathering, Project Management, Performance Tuning, Integration, Business Analysis
Education
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Information Systems
Red Arrow Products January 2011 - Present
CHS Inc, Protein Food Group August 2001 - December 2010
CHR. HANSEN, INC January 1996 - January 2001
Chr. Hansen 1995 - 2001
Diversitech, Div 1995 - 2001
Viskase Corporation 1991 - 1996
West Lynn Creamery 1990 - 1991
JOS. KIRSCHNER CO January 1986 - January 1990
Skills
Product Development, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Sales Management, Sales Process, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Strategy, Food Processing, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Business Strategy, Key Account Development, Team Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Management, Food Industry, B2B, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Sales Operations, Meat, Business Development, International Sales, Market Research, Market Analysis, Pricing, Change Management, P&L Management, Advertising, Retail, Training, Coaching, Manufacturing, Ingredients, Management, Key Account Management, Forecasting, Account Management, Customer Service, Business Planning, Sales, Team Building, Trade Shows, FMCG, Human Resources, Process Improvement
Education
Bryant University 1981 — 1985
B.S, Business Administration; Marketing
Cony High School 1978 — 1981
Flair Flexible Packaging 2014 - Present
Winpak 2005 - 2013
Bemis Company, Inc. 1994 - 2003
Viskase Corporation 1987 - 1994
Skills
Plastics, Packaging, Flexo, Food Packaging, Corrugated, Packaging Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Extrusion, 5S, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., ISO, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Injection Molding
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington - College of Business
BBA, Management
PACO Cross Cultural Marketing September 2014 - Present
Norton/Norris July 2009 - September 2014
Discovery Chicago March 2008 - January 2009
OfficeMax June 2006 - March 2008
Ambrosi 1999 - 2006
Viskase Corporation June 1996 - September 1999
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Illustrator, Photoshop, Mac, Teamwork, Project Management, Marketing Communications, Editing, Customer Service, Budget, Integrated Marketing, Basecamp Project..., Direct Mail, HTML, Management, Marketing, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Online Marketing, Account Management, SEO, Copywriting, Sales, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Direct Mail Campaigns
Education
Bradley University 1992 — 1996
BA, Advertising
Bradley University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Advertising
Living the dream February 2014 - Present
Viskase Corporation June 2013 - January 2014
TRW Fuji Valve January 2012 - June 2013
Martinrea International January 2010 - November 2011
Robert Bosch Corp. June 1996 - December 2008
Robert Bosch LLC January 1996 - January 1999
Skills
Labor Relations, Problem Solving, Training Delivery, Investigations, Policy, HR Policies, Employee Relations, Supervisory Skills, Personnel Management, Leadership, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Human Resources, Organizational..., Program Management, Hiring, College Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, Lean Manufacturing, Automotive, Operations Management, Onboarding, TS16949, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Private Investigations, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Coaching, Deferred Compensation, Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Change Management, Performance Management, Management, Succession Planning, HRIS, Workforce Planning, Recruiting, Culture Change, Applicant Tracking..., Employment Law, Payroll, Organizational Design, Interviews, Benefits Administration, Technical Recruiting, Negotiation, Training, Team Building
Education
Bethel College 1997 — 1999
BS, Business
Center for Creative Leadership 1998 — 1998
Manpower April 2014 - Present
Beckmann Volmer October 2012 - August 2013
Kinder Morgan November 2007 - June 2012
Ameris of Arkansas February 2006 - August 2007
MCR Safety February 2004 - February 2006
State Farm Insurance/Family Farm Partnership April 2001 - December 2005
Viskase Corporation May 1993 - April 2001
American Greetings February 1987 - April 1993
Arkansas Power & Light (Entergy) February 1980 - December 1986
Skills
Hiring Practices, HR Policies, Employee Benefits, Project Management, Compensation & Benefit, Training, Corporate Communications, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Budgets, Safety, Workers Compensation, Internal Investigations, Onboarding, Leadership, Human Resources, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Interviews, FMLA, New Hire Orientations, Customer Service, Management, Temporary Placement, Team Building
Education
Henderson State University 1974 — 1979
BSBA, Management
Viskase Corporation June 2013 - August 2014
Skills
Plastics, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, 5S, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering, Packaging
Education
Tennessee Technological University 2010 — 2016
Chemical Engineering with Bio-molecular concentration
IceSynergy, Inc. October 2009 - Present
Paul Mueller Company March 1993 - September 2009
Viskase Corporation May 1987 - March 1993
Bridgestone January 1983 - April 1987
Bridgestone Corporation - Japan September 1979 - December 1982
Skills
Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Manufacturing, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Sales Management, Product Management, Business Planning, International Business, Product Marketing, International Sales, Lean Manufacturing, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Sales, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Management, Marketing, Strategy, Business Development, Project Planning, Account Management, Pricing, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis
Education
Thunderbird - American Graduate School of International Management 1978 — 1979
Masters of Business - International Management, International Marketing
Brigham Young University 1975 — 1978
BA, Japanese
Geneva Polymer Systems, LLC June 2003 - Present
Board of PetAg, Inc June 1990 - March 2010
HANDGARDS, INC January 1998 - January 2003
Hnadgards, Inc. January 1998 - January 2003
Viskase Corporation January 1996 - September 1997
North America January 1995 - January 1997
Viskase Corporation January 1990 - January 1997
Viskase Corp. January 1990 - January 1994
Retail Plastics January 1989 - January 1990
UNION CAMP CORPORATION January 1979 - January 1990
Education
The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth 1969 — 1971
MBA, Operations
Amos Tuck School of Business Dartmouth College
M.B.A
Boston College
B.A, Economics
Schuster Shooting Supply LLC January 2014 - Present
Pacon International May 2013 - Present
Viskase Corporation August 2011 - May 2013
Pacon International December 2010 - July 2011
Ennio International January 2007 - December 2010
Cadillac Packaging Products Inc. January 2007 - October 2007
Jif-Pak Manufacturing Inc October 2006 - January 2007
Vista International Packaging LLC March 2005 - October 2006
Unipac Embalagens Ltda. May 2001 - January 2005
Unipac North America LLC May 2001 - January 2005
Skills
P&L Management, Marketing Management, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, International Business, International Sales, International Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Forecasting, Segmentation, B2B, Product Management, Pricing, Product Launch, Food Industry, Sales, FMCG, Food, Management, Tactics, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Manufacturing, Market Research, Direct Sales, Management Consulting, Packaging, Strategy, Leadership, Budgets, Product Development, Brand Management, Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Key Account Management, Start-ups, Plastics, Continuous Improvement, P&L, Operations Management, Key Account Development
Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis 1988 — 1990
M.B.A, Marketing, International Business Management
Maryville University of Saint Louis 1986 — 1988
BS, Marketing, Business Management
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1973 — 1976
BS, Chemistry
Gas Technology Institute June 2008 - June 2015
Dedicated Resources, Inc. July 2007 - June 2008
GMAC Home Services March 2005 - July 2007
GMAC Home Services December 2001 - March 2005
Cendant November 2000 - November 2001
Viskase Corporation June 1999 - November 2000
Viskase Corporation 1998 - 1998
Viskase Corporation June 1996 - 1998
Continental Grain Company October 1985 - June 1996
Skills
Budget, Program Management, Training, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Public Speaking, Organization &..., Team Building, Management, Recruiting, Budgets, Business Development, Strategy, Marketing, Interviews, Sales, Leadership
Education
Benedictine University 1992 — 1996
Master's degree, Management/Organizational Behavior
Purdue University
B.S., General Agriculture
Viskase Corporation December 2013 - Present
North Central College Science Department March 2013 - June 2013
Lab Support, a division of On Assignment June 2013 - December 2013
Nanophase Technologies September 2012 - March 2013
The Morton Arboretum June 2012 - September 2012
Skills
PowerPoint, Laboratory, Science, Organic Chemistry, NMR, GC-MS, HORIBA Laser..., Colloidal Dynamics..., Brookfield DV-III and..., pH Measurements via..., Perkin Elmer FTIR and..., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Instron 3665, Mocon OX-Tran Model 2/21, Mocon Permatran-W Model..., Nicloet Avatar FT-IR..., Metler DSC 12E, Metrohm 852 Titrando, Process Sensors...
Education
North Central College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
Cintas November 2014 - Present
Tootsie Roll Industries October 2012 - September 2014
Little Lady Foods August 2011 - October 2012
GOURMET KITCHENS, INC January 2006 - June 2011
TURTLE WAX, INC January 2000 - January 2006
Viskase Corporation January 1993 - January 2000
Hotsplicer Corporation September 1981 - March 1993
Reliable Electric July 1979 - September 1981
S & C Electric Company 1977 - 1979
Skills
Facility Operations, Team Building, Production Planning, Strategic Planning, Training, Vendor Management, Facilities Operations, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Process Scheduler, Preventive Maintenance, Manufacturing, Budgets, HACCP, Management
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
B.S.
Chicago Supervisory Electrician
Other Certifications
St. Ignatious College Prepatory
Mercy Health July 2014 - Present
Mercy Health System of Oklahoma March 2008 - June 2014
Johnson Controls (York International) 1998 - 2008
Viskase Corporation 1989 - 1998
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. 1984 - 1989
General Tire and Rubber Co 1976 - 1984
Education
East Central University 1972 — 1976
BA, English
East Central University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English/Speech
Panduit 2012 - Present
Silliker January 1999 - 2012
Silliker 1999 - 2007
Viskase Corporation 1994 - 1999
Skills
Lifesciences, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, B2B, Marketing, Lead Generation, Leadership, Direct Marketing, Market Analysis, Management, Social Media, Time Management, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Strategic Planning
Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
UCOR July 2011 - Present
Bechtel Jacobs January 1998 - July 2011
Lockheed Martin Energy Systems June 1989 - April 1998
Viskase Corporation June 1982 - May 1989
Viskase Corporation 1982 - 1989
Skills
Remediation, Nuclear, RCRA, Environmental Awareness, Waste, CERCLA, Hazardous Waste..., Program Management, Earned Value Management, Factory, Environmental..., Waste Management, Contract Management, Proposal Writing, Energy, Construction, Environmental..., Engineering, Environmental..., Environmental Compliance, Project Estimation, HAZWOPER, Industrial Safety, Water, Sustainability, Project Engineering, Decommissioning, Engineering Management, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Assessment, Safety Management..., Project Control, Environmental Consulting, Nuclear Engineering, Environmental Impact..., Soil, EHS, Piping
Education
University of Kentucky
BSME, Mechanical Engineer
Oak Ridge National Laboratories 2010 - Present
IFMA 2012 - 2014
UT-Battelle 2007 - 2010
Viskase Corporation July 1995 - June 2007
westinghouse savannah river company 1988 - 1995
savannah river site 1988 - 1995
Education
North Carolina State University 1983 — 1988
BS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
MS, Engineering Management
Mobile Therapy Centers of America April 2013 - Present
Mathnasium of Vernon Hills November 2009 - December 2014
Western Prospector Group Ltd. June 2007 - September 2009
Viskase Corporation December 2003 - November 2007
OnlyOne 2002 - 2003
QuantumShift 2000 - 2002
Intercontinental Telecomunicações, Ltda. 1997 - 2000
Voice-Tel 1992 - 1996
Ross Environmental Services 1990 - 1992
EY 1985 - 1988
Skills
Business Process..., Management, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Mergers, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Leadership, Forecasting, New Business Development, Project Management, Sales, Business Planning, Team Building, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Telecommunications, Strategy, Management Consulting, Managerial Finance
Education
Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management 1988 — 1990
MBA
Case Western Reserve University 1981 — 1985
BS, Management/Accounting
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
Mass Flow Technology January 2015 - Present
WyzAnt Tutoring May 2012 - Present
The Facilitator May 2014 - February 2015
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors July 2013 - December 2013
Viskase Corporation November 2011 - July 2013
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana February 2011 - November 2011
The J.M. Smucker Company July 2008 - March 2010
PPG Industries May 2005 - February 2008
Covenant College 2000 - 2004
Skills
Manufacturing, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Office, Supplier Quality..., Waste Reduction, Technical Assistance, Statistical Data..., Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Plastics, Process Improvement, Project Engineering, PowerPoint, Team Leadership, Change Management, Leadership, Team Building, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Operations Management, Management, 5S, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Account Management, Project Planning, SPC, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, SAP, Manufacturing..., Design for Manufacturing, Procurement, FMEA, Program Management, Industrial Engineering, Training
Education
University of Pittsburgh 2004 — 2006
BSE, Mechanical Engineering
Covenant College 2000 — 2004
BA, Natural Science: Physics
Penn Hills High School 1997 — 2000
Sanderson Farms Chicken August 2015 - Present
Uber October 2014 - July 2015
Halliburton May 2014 - February 2015
Weatherford July 2012 - December 2013
Viskase Corporation July 2011 - February 2012
Tyson Foods November 2005 - April 2011
Global Financial Aid Services, Inc October 2004 - November 2005
Northrop Grumman Corporation August 2002 - August 2004
Mississippi State University 1998 - 2002
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S, Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Minitab, TQM, Time Study, Manufacturing..., Toyota Production System, SPC, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Change Management, Team Leadership, Manufacturing..., Supply Chain, Factory, Leadership, Training, Maintenance Management, HACCP, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Engineering Management, Quality System, Manufacturing Operations, Materials Management, ISO, Management, Process Optimization, Production Planning, TPM, JIT, Operational Excellence, DMAIC, Product Development, SAP, Automation, MRP, SMED, Quality Control, Kanban
Education
Mississippi State University 1998 — 2002
B.S, Industrial Engineering
Pearl River Community College 1996 — 1998
Associate of Arts (AA), Physical Sciences
Hancock High School 1992 — 1996
Diploma, Honors
Fresh Express December 2013 - September 2014
Custom Culinary May 2008 - November 2013
Tyson Foods May 2007 - February 2008
Hillshire Brands February 2005 - May 2007
Fresh Express February 1999 - November 2004
Viskase Corporation January 1991 - October 1998
Universal Edible Oils June 1987 - December 1990
Waste Management January 1986 - June 1987
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Meat Processing, HACCP, BRC, FSSC 22000, salad processing, Project Management, Operations Management, Team Management, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement
Education
University of Iowa 1981 — 1985
BS, Chemical Engineering
University of Iowa 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
BASF April 2013 - Present
LyondellBasell December 2011 - April 2013
LyondellBasell Industries 2005 - December 2011
Viskase Corporation June 2004 - September 2005
Stone & Webster Engineering, A Shaw Group Company May 2002 - July 2004
Skills
Operations Management, Plant Operations, Leadership, Process Safety, Chemical Engineering, Process Safety..., Root Cause Analysis, PSM, Six Sigma, Engineering, Process Optimization, Process Engineering, Petrochemical, Factory, Process Simulation, HAZOP, Aspen Plus, Refineries, P&ID, Aspen HYSYS, Manufacturing, Refining, Process Design, Capital Projects, Mentoring, Operational Excellence, Process Control, Distillation, Heat Exchangers, Commissioning, Refinery, Safety Management..., Technical Leadership, Polymers, DCS, Process Analysis, Pumps
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1998 — 2002
BS, Chemical Engineering
Fouke High School
Marriott International April 2015 - Present
Econo Lodge December 2013 - October 2014
Randstad Technologies US 2012 - 2013
Havertys Furniture June 2010 - January 2011
Viskase Corporation 2007 - 2011
Target July 2005 - December 2006
Blackwell Baldwin Cadillac April 2004 - June 2005
Furniture Row Companies 2003 - 2004
Furniture Row Companies 2003 - 2004
Cracker Barrel August 2002 - October 2003
Skills
Employee Training, Retail Sales, Sales Management, Computer Science, Employee Relations, Employee Management, Operations Management, Asset Protection, Sales, Production Support, Word Processing, Desktop Publishing, Typing, Computer Animation, Computer Proficiency, Spreadsheets, Credit Analysis, Finance, Sales Management..., Customer Service, Higher Education, Mobile Application..., Front Office, Network Administration, Social Networking, Network Security, Network Design, Wireless Networking, Customer Support, Customer Satisfaction, Communication Skills, Social Media Marketing, Product Marketing, Internal Audit, Computer Hardware, Computer Repair, Computer Security, Consumer Electronics, Training, Management, Social Media Measurement, Social Media..., Social Media Outreach, Social Media Advertising, Social Media Integration, Corporate Social Media, Social Media Consulting, Online Marketing, Online Lead Generation, Online Reputation...
Education
Strayer University (DC) 2008 — 2010
College Credit, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 3.5
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2008
College Credit, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.8
Arkansas State University 2002 — 2003
College Credit, Business Administration and Management, General
Rivercrest High School 1998 — 2002
High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program, 3.9
Project Business Analytics, Chemical Process Design, Carbon Balance, Project Management 1980 - Present
Red Arrow Products June 2005 - 2015
Viskase Corporation 1991 - 2003
Union Carbide 1983 - 1991
Skills
Process Engineering, Financial Analysis, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Packaging, Six Sigma, Budgeting, Manufacturing, Budgets, Polymers, Process Simulation, Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Food Processing, New Business Development, Food Industry, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Food Technology, R&D, Food, HACCP, Food Safety
Education
University of Notre Dame
BS, Chemical Biology
University of Chicago
MBA, Finance, minor marketing
The University of Akron
BS, Chemical Engineering
Molex Group Product ManagerMolex2000 - 2014
Viskase Corporation 1997 - 2000
Education
Benedictine University 2001 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business/Commerce, General
Purdue University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Heidrick & Struggles January 2013 - April 2014
Viskase Corporation January 2012 - January 2013
Exceleo Retail Services June 2008 - January 2012
McDonalds UAE 2011 - 2011
Select Staffing 2010 - 2011
Assurant Employee Benefits August 2007 - June 2008
Office Max Hq December 1998 - August 2007
Skills
Recruiting, Management, Training, Human Resources, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, SAP, Project Management, Team Leadership, PeopleSoft, Leadership, Employee Relations, Team Building, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Account Management, Microsoft Word
Education
College of DuPage
DeVry University-Illinois
Swanson Flo April 2015 - Present
Centerville Police Department October 2010 - Present
ifm electronic December 2000 - June 2009
Viskase Corporation July 1996 - December 2000
Skills
Sales, Sales&Marketing, People Skills, Law Enforcement..., Business, Law Enforcement..., Business-minded, People-oriented, Intellectual, Diversification, Sales Management, industrial automation, Technology, Multi-tasked, Travel, Organization, Automation, Electronics, International Sales, Robotics, Sensors, Industrial Control, Process Automation, PLC, Sales Process, Police, Patrol
Education
Indian Hills Community College 1995 — 1999
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Robotics Technology/Technician
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy 2011 — 2011
Certified Peace Officer, Law
Centerville High School 1989 — 1993
Viskase Corporation December 2013 - Present
Diageo March 2012 - November 2013
General Mills August 2011 - February 2012
General Mills October 2008 - July 2011
General Mills January 2006 - October 2008
General Mills December 2004 - May 2006
General Mills April 2004 - December 2004
Unilever March 2002 - March 2004
M&M/Mars 1998 - 2002
John Deere 1995 - 1998
Skills
Maintenance Management, TPM, Facility Operations, Packaging Engineering, Process Safety..., Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, Business Continuity, Risk Management, Incident Management, Developing Talent, Change Management, SMED, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Facilities Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Safety..., Project Management, SAP, Vendor Management, 5S, Kaizen, Project Planning, Strategy, Engineering Management, Root Cause Analysis, Team Leadership, Budgets, Supply Chain
Education
William Woods University 2002 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.90
Tuskegee University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Tuskegee University 1991 — 1995
Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Drakontas LLC 2005 - Present
Performance Management Advisors January 2004 - Present
Extreme Energies August 2008 - Present
Viskase Corporation January 2004 - May 2008
Huyghebaert NV October 2003 - May 2005
Memco SA January 2000 - March 2004
Fairchild Fasteners October 1995 - October 1999
Arthur Andersen (Paris Office), now Bearing Point July 1994 - September 1995
Skills
International Business..., Recruiting, Start-ups, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Mergers, Corporate Development, Strategic Planning, Executive Management, Strategy, Management Consulting, Due Diligence, Manufacturing, Leadership, Project Management, Program Management, Competitive Analysis, Change Management, Venture Capital, Management, Private Equity, Turn Around Management, Process Improvement, Divestitures, Market Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Contract Negotiation, Business Process..., Product Development, Investments, International Business, Acquisition Integration, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Market Entry, M&A experience, Sales, Restructuring, Business Planning, Analysis, Business Development, Business Transformation, CRM, Cleantech, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Modeling, Strategic Consulting, Team Leadership
Education
INSEAD 1993 — 1993
MBA
Georgetown University 1986 — 1989
BS
Lycee Francais de New York 1985 — 1986
French Baccalaureat
Johnson Controls May 2013 - January 2014
Patina Solutions March 2013 - January 2014
BlueWare August 2011 - September 2011
IBM Corporation November 1998 - November 2008
Viskase Corporation April 1994 - November 1998
Viskase Corporation January 1991 - April 1994
Skills
IT Strategy, Program Management, Project Management, Outsourcing, Management, Business Process..., Project Portfolio..., Business Intelligence, Service Delivery, Vendor Management, Software Project..., IT Management, IT Outsourcing, IT Service Management, PMP, Information Technology, PMO, Enterprise Architecture, SDLC, Process Improvement, Business Process, Business Transformation, Professional Services, Consulting, Integration, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Leadership, Cloud Computing, Management Consulting, Enterprise Software, Business Analysis, CRM, ERP, Team Leadership, Requirements Analysis, Strategic Planning, Disaster Recovery, Team Building, Training
Education
Lewis University
MBA, Operations Management, 3.78 GPA
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering, 3.52 GPA
Intouch Solutions July 2015 - Present
U.S. Army Combined Arms Center May 2013 - June 2015
Army Management Staff College July 2012 - May 2013
Weiss Research, Inc. March 2007 - July 2012
QuinnCom, LLC June 2005 - March 2007
Viskase Corporation June 2004 - June 2005
School Datebooks May 2000 - June 2004
Skills
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, ASP, SQL, XML, Adobe Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Flash, IIS, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint, Blackboard, Wordpress, Windows Server, Windows 7, Mac OS X, WordPress, Web Development, Web Design, Email Marketing, OS X, User Interface Design, Linux, Adobe Acrobat, Windows, XP, Android, Visual Studio, Visual Basic, VB.NET, HTML 5, XHTML, HTML5
Education
Florida State University 2011 — 2012
Master of Science, Management Information Systems
Purdue University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Computer Graphics Technology (Interactive Multimedia Design)
Kankakee Valley High School 1996 — 2000
Jervis B Webb Company 2009 - 2012
Jervis B. Webb Company 2005 - 2009
HILL-DALE, INC. 2004 - 2005
Viskase Corp. July 2000 - July 2003
Viskase Corporation 1995 - 2000
Viskase Corporation 1990 - 1995
Viskase Corporation 1975 - 1990
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Engineering, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Union Relations, Plant Management, Quality System, Automotive, Job Shop, ISO 14001, Iso 9000, Regulatory Requirements, EPA, Environmental Compliance, Project Management, ACAD, Board of Director..., Multi-Plant Operations, Plastics Industry, Food Packaging, Plastic Extrusion, P&L Accountability, Custom Engineered..., Hazardous Materials..., Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Kaizen
Education
Lewis University 1984 — 1986
MBA, Operations
Purdue University 1971 — 1975
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Allstate July 2014 - Present
Textura Corporation January 2012 - July 2014
Allstate 2004 - January 2012
Hartford Computer Group 2001 - 2004
Whittman-Hart 2000 - 2001
Ernst & Young LLP 1996 - 2000
Viskase Corporation May 1993 - December 1996
Skills
Software Development..., Agile, SOA, WebSphere Portal, Waterfall, Document Management, Program Management, Architecture, Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Portals, IT Strategy, Global Sourcing, TIBCO, BizTalk, ITIL, Project Finance, Financial Management, Organizational..., Organizational Design, Call Center, IVR, Integration, E-commerce, Portal Technologies, SDLC, Application Development, Cloud Computing, IT Governance, IT Management, Software Project..., Customer Relations, ESB, Portals, EAI, PMO, Software Development, Visio, Managerial Finance, Vendor Management, Governance, Management, Project Management, Web Services, Microsoft SQL Server, CRM, Web Applications, Leadership, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2006 — 2009
MBA, General Business
Northern Illinois University 1990 — 1994
BS, Computer Science
Hamm T&T August 2013 - November 2014
Assiter & Associates, LLC August 2008 - March 2011
Johnson Controls, Inc. June 2005 - August 2008
Bemis Company, Inc. (Acquired Viskase Corp.) January 2003 - May 2005
Viskase Corporation June 2000 - January 2003
Skills
SAP, ERP, ABAP, Project Management, Program Management, Change Management, Management, Team Building, Business Process..., Six Sigma, Process Improvement, PMP, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Materials Management, Inventory Management, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate Development, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Mode Transportation March 2005 - Present
Exel Transportation Services March 2005 - February 2009
Pliant Corporation January 2001 - March 2005
Smurfit-Stone 2001 - 2001
Viskase Corporation 1986 - 2001
Montgomery Ward 1979 - 1982
Skills
3PL, LTL, Transportation, Supply Chain, Transportation..., Logistics, Warehousing, Logistics Management, Freight, Supply Chain Management, Truckload, Air Freight, Trucking, International Logistics, Shipping, Ocean, Warehouse Management, Freight Forwarding, Operations Management, Supply Chain Consulting, Supply Chain..., Reverse Logistics, Flatbed, P&L Management, Pricing, Ocean Freight, Customs Regulations, Export, Fleet Management, Supply Chain Operations, International Trade, Import, FTL, P&L, Customs Brokerage
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1972 — 1973
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
Riverside Brookfield High School 1965 — 1969
AMBC INC November 2014 - Present
Merit Solutions October 2013 - November 2014
Tectura March 2013 - September 2013
Edgewater Fullscope July 2011 - February 2013
AMBC INC January 2007 - July 2011
Littelfuse Inc March 2008 - March 2009
Laurus Technologies February 2007 - July 2007
VISKASE COMPANIES, INC January 1990 - January 2006
Viskase Corporation 1989 - 2005
Viskase Companies, Inc June 1989 - February 2004
Skills
Business Process, Business Process..., Leadership, Training, ERP, CRM, SAP ERP, ERP Implementations, Financials, Outsourcing, Project Management, Business Analysis, Team Building, Business Intelligence, Oracle, IT Management, Start-ups, Process Improvement, Integration, Managerial Finance, SAP, Program Management, Information Technology, Budgets, Software Project..., Microsoft Dynamics, Axapta, Vendor Management, Strategy, Management, Six Sigma, IT Strategy, PMP, Change Management, Analysis, Enterprise Software, Consulting, Finance, PMO, Cross-functional Team..., Auditing, SharePoint
Education
PMP Certification 2010 — 2011
Northwestern University 1974 — 1978
MBA (specialized, Finance and Marketing
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1974 — 1978
Masters, Management
Loyola University 1969 — 1973
B.A, English
Quigley South High School 1965 — 1969
Ambassadors Vice President, Travel ServicesPeople to People Ambassador Programs2005 - Present
WorldStrides April 2000 - December 2004
Viskase Corporation 1988 - 1996
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1989 — 1992
MBA
Viskase Corporation 1990 - 2002
Viskase Corporation February 1986 - August 1990
Union Carbide 1966 - 1986
Skills
Management, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Team Building, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Training, Organizational..., Manufacturing
Education
Auburn University 1962 — 1966
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering
Viskase Corporation 1998 - Present
Viskase Companies Inc February 1997 - Present
Viskase Companies Inc July 2005 - December 2012
Northern Trust Bank December 1992 - January 1997
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1991 — 1993
Gold Standard Transportation, Inc. June 2006 - Present
Premier Solutions, Inc. January 2005 - Present
GMAC Home Services 2003 - 2006
Viskase Corporation 1996 - 1998
Education
Lewis University 1976 — 1980
Viskase Corporation May 2014 - Present
Styrolution December 2013 - May 2014
ITW February 2011 - December 2013
ITW August 2004 - February 2011
Viskase Corporation August 1999 - August 2004
Viskase Corporation November 1996 - August 1999
Daubert Cromwell November 1994 - August 1996
Quantum Chemical Company July 1989 - November 1994
Skills
Project Management, Product Development, Polymers, Technology Scouting, Extrusion, Plastic Extrusion, Plastics Engineering, Ideation/Brainstorm..., Injection Molding, Plastics, Materials, Cross-functional Team..., Adhesives, Design of Experiments, Resin, Chemical Engineering, R&D, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Manufacturing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1983 — 1986
Master of Science (M.S.), Metallurgical Engineering (Polymer Science), 4.6/5.0
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1978 — 1982
B. S., Chemical Engineering, 4.2/5.0
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Shay Home Healthcare July 2012 - Present
Trinity Services, Inc. March 2004 - July 2009
Viskase Corporation 2008 - 2008
Hope Children's Hospital/Christ Hospital 2003 - 2004
Hope Children's Hospital 2003 - 2004
Christ Hospital 2003 - 2004
Skills
PALS, BLS, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Cpr Certified, CPR Trainer, Home Care, ICU
Education
Olivet Nazarene University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Viskase Corporation Food Lab Operations ManagerViskase Companies, Inc.1974 - Present
Skills
Plant Management, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Product Development, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Plastics, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Team Building, Packaging, Training, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Management, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Leadership, Food Packaging, Program Management, Process Engineering
Education
Moraine Valley Community College
. 2012 - Present
Capgemini 2007 - 2012
Capgemini US LLC 2002 - 2006
EY 1998 - 2001
Viskase Corporation 1993 - 1998
Union Carbide 1982 - 1992
Union Carbide 1972 - 1982
Skills
IT Management, IT Strategy, ERP, Business Process, Business Transformation, PMO, SAP-PM, SAP R/3, SAP Implementation
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1968 — 1972
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Honeywell International September 2008 - Present
Honeywell Consumer Products Group 2008 - Present
Honeywell 2007 - 2008
Honeywell April 2007 - September 2007
Rheem 2006 - 2007
Maytag International September 2001 - May 2006
Maytag 2001 - 2006
Viskase Corporation 1990 - 2000
Education
University of Florida 1970 — 1973
Scholle Packaging January 2007 - Present
Viskase Corporation 1997 - 2007
Morton International 1993 - 1997
Dow Chemical Company 1989 - 1993
Skills
Plastics, Packaging, Extrusion, Product Development, Polymers, 5S, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Sustainable Packaging, Lean Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Continuous Improvement, Plastics Recycling, Process Improvement, Carbon Footprinting, Kaizen, Injection Molding, Troubleshooting, Corporate Sustainability, Six Sigma
Education
University of Wisconsin-Parkside 2013 — 2016
Master's of Science, Sustainable Management
The University of Akron 1985 — 1989
BS, Chemical Engineering
Clopay Plastic Products Company May 2008 - Present
Musco Sports Lighting, LLC April 2007 - January 2008
Bemis Company, Inc. December 1980 - August 2006
Mackay, Inc. September 2001 - June 2004
Viskase Corporation December 1980 - September 2001
Fisher Controls June 1978 - December 1980
Union Carbide Corporation, Films Packaging Division August 1976 - June 1978
Skills
Flexographic Printing, Graphics, Project Management, Plastics, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Packaging, Extrusion, Assembly Management, Pre-press, Process Engineering, Team Building, Management, Supply Chain, Product Development, Value Stream Mapping, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Management, Flexo, Plant Management
Education
Indian Hills Community College
AAS
University of Northern Iowa
BA
Kureha America January 2014 - Present
Kureha America May 2005 - Present
Viskase Corporation 2003 - 2005
Skills
International Business, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Plastics, Strategy Development, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Product Marketing, Market Development, Packaging, Competitive Analysis, Manufacturing, Sales Management, Key Account Management, International Sales, Continuous Improvement, FMCG, P&L Management, Forecasting, Product Management, Coatings, Process Improvement, Consumer Products, Six Sigma, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Commercialization, Polymers, R&D, Supply Chain, Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Market Analysis, Start-ups, Product Innovation
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 1987 — 1989
MBA, Marketing, Finance
University of Notre Dame 1980 — 1984
BS, Chemical Engineering
BP May 2011 - Present
BP July 2009 - April 2011
BP April 2007 - June 2009
ASQ Section 1213 2007 - 2009
Avery Dennison June 1995 - July 2006
Viskase Corporation January 1992 - May 1995
Skills
Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Auditing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Risk Mitigation, Risk Assessment, Environmental Compliance, Risk Management, Behavior Based Safety, Iso 9000, Emergency Management, Environmental Awareness, Safety Management..., Hazardous Materials, Industrial Hygiene, Hazard Identification, ISO 9000
Education
Purdue University Calumet 2001 — 2004
Certificate, Quality Control
Indiana State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Safety Management
Indiana State University 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminology
Southern Graphic Systems January 2012 - Present
Schawk! December 2009 - January 2012
ConAgra Foods March 2001 - May 2008
Viskase Corporation July 1974 - January 2001
Skills
Brand Design, Flexo, Packaging, Creative Direction, Creative Problem Solving, Pre-press, Consumer Products, Graphic Design, Marketing Strategy, Brand Architecture, Marketing, Art Direction, Process Improvement, Brand Development
Education
Governors State University 1988 — 1992
BA, Business (Management and Supervision)
Viskase Corporation February 2012 - Present
Stickler Consulting Services January 2008 - Present
Engineering, Compliance and Construction, Inc. (ECCI) December 2004 - December 2007
L. A. Darling 1984 - 2004
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Impact..., Water Quality, Workplace Safety, Lean Manufacturing, Safety Compliance, Safety Consulting, Environmental..., Stormwater Management, Hazardous Waste..., Air Permitting, Environmental Reports, Industrial Safety, Industrial Sector, Manufacturing..., Safety Training, ISO 14001, Environmental..., Environmental Education, Remediation, Wastewater Treatment, Waste, EHS, Waste Management, Recycling, Continuous Improvement, EPA, Manufacturing, Air Quality
Education
Arkansas State University 1977 — 1981
BS, Biology
Compass Minerals July 2010 - Present
G&K Services June 2005 - February 2010
C&K Manufacturing and Sales January 2001 - February 2005
Viskase Corporation October 1996 - March 2000
Viskase Corporation July 1994 - October 1996
Viskase Corporation March 1992 - July 1994
Skills
International Business, New Business Development, Sales Management, Negotiation, Account Management, Key Account Management, Contract Negotiation, B2B, Cold Calling, Spanish, Problem Solving, Forecasting, Sales, Supply Chain, Sales Process, Leadership, Pricing, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Logistics, International Sales, Sales Presentations, Operations Management, Competitive Analysis, Customer Retention, Market Analysis, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Manager
Education
University of Wisconsin-Platteville 1990 — 1991
MS, Agricultural Business Administration & Marketing
University of Maryland College Park 1983 — 1987
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, AGRONOMY
French International Lycee 1980 — 1982
Baccalaureate D, Science, Biology
Viskase Companies, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Viskase Corporation January 2014 - Present
Viskase Corporation June 2012 - Present
Viskase Comanies, Inc. January 2012 - July 2012
Viskase Companies Inc. August 2011 - January 2012
U.S.Tsubaki, Inc. November 2007 - August 2011
Parkway Bank & Trust Company April 2002 - November 2007
Skills
Deferred Compensation, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., HRIS, Benefits Administration, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, College Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, Affirmative Action, Employee Engagement, New Hire Orientations, Human Resources, Personnel Management, Compensation & Benefits
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2002 — 2005
MA, Human Resources Development
Universitet za nacionalno i svetovno stopanstvo 1993 — 1997
Master’s Degree, Economics/International Tourism
Morrison Container Handling Solutions February 2010 - March 2011
Viskase Corporation November 2007 - October 2008
Viskase Corporation 2001 - 2007
Viskase Corporation 1994 - 2000
Viskase Corporation 1987 - 1994
Union Carbide 1985 - 1986
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
MBA, Operations Management
University of Illinois at Chicago
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Robert L. Weisman, LLC October 2008 - Present
The Chicago Corporation October 2013 - Present
US Foods Stock Yards Chicago 2009 - 2013
Viskase Corporation 2004 - 2008
Sara Lee Corporation 1993 - 2004
Alberto Culver 1991 - 1993
Beatrice/ConAgra 1989 - 1991
Beatrice/ConAgra 1985 - 1989
Skills
Investments, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Due Diligence
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
MBA
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Paper Pak Industries South Regional Sales MgrPaper Pak IndustriesJune 2009 - December 2011
BB & Associates, Inc June 1997 - June 2009
Bil Mar Foods 1989 - 1992
Victor F. Weaver 1983 - 1989
Viskase Corporation 1977 - 1983
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Sales Management, Product Development, Account Management, Plastics, New Business Development, Business Development, Sales, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, R&D, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Management, Consumer Products, Negotiation, Business Planning, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Food, Manufacturing, Packaging, P&L Management, Food Industry
Education
Michigan State University 1973 — 1977
BS
W Diamond Group February 2014 - Present
Viskase Corporation March 2009 - February 2014
Rexam BCNA September 2007 - January 2009
Stock Yards Meat Packing July 2005 - September 2007
Morton's The Steakhouse 1998 - 2003
Follett Higher Education Group 1997 - 1998
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Accounting, SAP, Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Income Statement, Business Process..., Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Manufacturing, Finance, Variance Analysis, Management
Education
Roosevelt University 2000 — 2005
Bachelors, Accounting
Grain Processing Corporation Sr. Project ManagerUnion Carbide1977 - 1985
Viskase Corporation 1977 - 1985
Skills
Ingredients, Food Technology, Dairy, Food Science, R&D, Food Processing, Food Industry, Meat, HACCP, Continuous Improvement, Food, Food Safety, Sensory Evaluation, Food Manufacturing, Flavors, GMP
Education
California Coast University 1982 — 1984
MBA
Cornell University 1973 — 1977
BS, Animal Science
Optimal Solutions July 2009 - Present
Shure Incorporated August 2004 - January 2009
Shure Incorporated 2004 - 2009
Aventis Behring February 2002 - July 2004
UOP June 1998 - May 2001
Viskase Corporation September 1980 - May 1998
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1985 — 1987
MM, Business-Executive Master's Program
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1979 — 1980
MS, Management Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1971 — 1975
BS, Management Engineering
Viskase Corporation May 2014 - Present
Nucor Steel January 1999 - January 2013
Nucor Steel Arkansas January 1999 - January 2013
Skills
SharePoint, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Windows, Preventive Maintenance, Computer Hardware, Databases, Automation, Active Directory, Windows 7, Continuous Improvement, Crystal Reports, Maintenance Management, Software Documentation, Software Installation, Microsoft Office, Peripherals, Remote Troubleshooting, Laptops, Servers, Hardware, Windows Server, Help Desk Support, Remote Desktop, IIS, Workstations
Education
Arkansas Northeastern College 1997 — 1999
Associate's degree, Computer Information Systems
Viskase Corporation Director, Corporate QualityViskase Companies IncJuly 1974 - Present
Viskase 1974 - 2009
Skills
5S, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Plastics, Business Process..., Extrusion
Education
Northwestern University 1970 — 1974
BS, Chemistry
DS Smith, Plastics Division August 2014 - Present
Sonoco ThermoSafe Brands - formally Tegrant ThermoSafe Brands March 2010 - 2014
Silgan Plastics November 2002 - March 2010
Viskase Corporation 1978 - 2001
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., ISO, Packaging, Kaizen, Change Management, R&D, GMP, Manufacturing, Product Development, Design of Experiments, Logistics, APQP, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing..., Operational Excellence, CQE, SPC, Quality Management, Six Sigma, Quality System, Supplier Quality, Kanban, FMEA, Operations Management, Engineering Management, Black Belt, Value Stream Mapping, Injection Molding, Toyota Production System, Engineering, Quality Control, Quality Auditing, PPAP, JIT, Supply Chain, DMAIC, TQM, Minitab, Plastics, Automotive, Process Improvement, 5S, Inventory Management, Process Engineering, Team Leadership, Project Management, Supply Chain Management
Education
Governors State University 1986 — 1989
BA, Business Administration, MIS Concentration
Fenwal, Inc., a Fresenius Kabi Company June 2007 - Present
Baxter Healthcare 1999 - 2007
Viskase Corporation 1992 - 1999
ITW 1987 - 1992
Travenol 1977 - 1987
Skills
Medical Devices, Medical Device Product..., Extrusion, Failure Analysis, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, R&D, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Quality System, Continuous Improvement, Formulation, Product Development, FDA, Materials, HPLC, Chemistry, Materials Science, Patents, CAPA, Validation, Design of Experiments, Polymers, V&V, Commercialization, Design Control, Process Simulation, Analytical Chemistry, GLP, Drug Delivery, Change Control, ISO 13485, Technology Transfer, Biopharmaceuticals, Aseptic Processing, 21 CFR Part 11, Sop, Regulatory Submissions, Pharmaceutical Industry, LIMS, UV/Vis, Regulatory Affairs, Biotechnology, Organic Chemistry, Chromatography, Drug Development, Regulatory Requirements, GxP, Gas Chromatography, TGA
Education
Polytechnic Institute of New York (Brooklyn Polytechnic) 1976 — 1977
MS, Polymeric Materials
Purdue University 1972 — 1975
BS ChE, Chemical Engineering
Bemis Company, Inc. March 2007 - Present
Viskase Corporation February 1990 - March 2007
Carando, Inc. June 1988 - January 1990
Skills
Sales Management, Packaging, Customer Service, Key Account Management, Product Development, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, New Business Development, Marketing, Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Account Management, Customer Support, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1988
B.S. and M.S., Food Science, Meat Science
Winpak April 2013 - Present
Winpak November 2011 - March 2013
Winpak February 2008 - November 2011
Winpak March 2004 - February 2008
Linpac Plastics March 1998 - February 2004
WR Grace May 1995 - October 1997
Cryovac November 1992 - May 1995
Cryovac February 1991 - November 1992
Viskase Corporation June 1986 - July 1988
Viskase Corporation June 1984 - June 1986
Skills
Sales, Food Packaging, Product Development, Plastics, Business Development, Packaging, Sales Management, Extrusion, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Key Account Management, Market Development, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Management, New Business Development
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1988 — 1990
MBA, Food Industry Management
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1980 — 1984
BS, Animal Science
Viskase Corporation Manager, Quality EngineeringViskase Companies Inc1974 - Present
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
BS Mechanical Engineering, assoc. degree in architecture
Viskase Corporation Security SupervisorUnion CarbideSeptember 1971 - August 1987
Education
Moraine Valley Community College 1976 — 1980
Sonoco July 1996 - Present
Viskase Corporation February 1986 - June 1996
Union Carbide June 1982 - February 1986
Skills
Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, R&D planning, Technology Management, Global R&D, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Start-ups, Operations Management, Strategy, Program Management, Product Innovation, Project Management, R, Business Process..., P&L Management, Operational Excellence, Product Management, Pricing
Education
Purdue University 1977 — 1982
BS, Chemical Engineering
Viskase Corporation June 2014 - Present
Thomas & Betts January 2012 - March 2014
Graphic Packaging International May 2010 - January 2012
Delphi August 2006 - April 2009
Delphi Corporation January 1999 - August 2006
United States Marine Corps Reserve January 1992 - January 2000
Rock Tenn Company January 1996 - January 1999
International Paper Company June 1992 - December 1995
United States Marine Corps May 1979 - October 1991
United States Marine Corps January 1989 - January 1991
Skills
Manufacturing, Preventive Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Supply Chain, Root Cause Analysis, Aircraft, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, Engineering Management, FMEA, Kaizen, Logistics, Management, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing..., Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Purchasing, SPC, Value Stream Mapping
Education
Naval Postgraduate School 1990 — 1990
Certificate, Aviation Safety Officer
Designated Naval Aviator, Naval Flight School 1980 — 1981
Additional, Studies
United States Naval Academy 1975 — 1979
BS, General Engineering
Indian Hills HS 1969 — 1973
Diploma, College prep
Viskase Corporation January 1982 - Present
Education
Drake University
TOPAS Advanced Polymers January 2005 - Present
Amcor Flexibles March 2002 - January 2005
Viskase Corporation February 1997 - August 2000
Skills
Extrusion, Manufacturing, Product Development, Market Development, Packaging, R&D, Plastics, Polymers
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University 1991 — 1994
MBA, Finance and Investments
University of Massachusetts Lowell 1984 — 1987
MS, Plastics Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell 1979 — 1983
BS, Chemcial Engineering
XPO Logistics (formerly Norbert Dentressangle/Jacobson Companies) September 2011 - Present
C Squared Enterprises, Inc. 2002 - July 2011
Staveley Services North America (SSNA) ConAm - Kawin Division 2000 - 2002
Viskase Corporation 1996 - 2000
Blistex Inc. 1996 - 1997
Abbott Laboratories 1994 - 1996
Chicago State University 1991 - 1996
Newark Electronics 1980 - 1985
Skills
Quality Management, Safety Management, Training Management, Sanitation Management, Integrated Pest..., Quality Assurance, Quality Auditing, GMP, HACCP, Food Quality, Food Packaging, Methods Development, GFSI, SQF, BRC, ISO 22000, ISO 17025, CAPA, Process Capability, Pareto Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Modes, Continuous Improvement, SPC, Accident Investigation, Incident Analysis, MSDS, Chemical Safety, Protocol Writing, Internal Controls, Regulatory Requirements, Ethics, Delegation, Uncertainty Analysis, Environmental Impact..., Performance Standards, Environmental Testing, Sustainability..., Tender Management, Wet Chemistry, Capillary..., Fluorescence..., NMR spectroscopy, Organometallic Chemistry, IR spectroscopy, UV-Vis, GC/MS, HPLC, Gel Electrophoresis, AA/AE
Education
Purdue University 2014 — 2014
Lean Six Sigma
University of Michigan 2005 — 2005
NSF / HACCP
Chicago State University 1991 — 1995
Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology
Cadeas Inc. January 2010 - Present
WR Grace 1998 - Present
Viskase Corporation 1989 - 1995
Moraine Valley Community College 1986 - 1992
UE&C 1987 - 1989
Skills
Strategic Planning, VMware, Project Planning, Active Directory, System Administration, Budgets, Change Management, Leadership, Process Scheduler, Troubleshooting, SAP, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, ERP, Visio, Project Management, IT Management, Six Sigma
Education
Elmhurst College 1995 — 1997
Bachelor Science, Business
Moraine Valley Community College 1985 — 1990
Mechanical Design Technology
Reavis
Greg Marcinkowski and Associates 2013 - Present
2ndWatch 2012 - 2013
People to People Ambassador Programs 2005 - 2011
WorldStrides May 2000 - January 2006
Solo Cup Company 1998 - 2000
Viskase Corporation 1982 - 1996
Skills
Cloud Computing, Program Management, Amazon Web Services..., Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Project Management, Business Development, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, New Business Development, Product Management, Product Development, Sales Management, Change Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Customer Service, Operations Management, Leadership, Vendor Management, Strategy, Budgets, Loans, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Team Management, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Microsoft Excel, Construction Management, Troubleshooting, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Team Building, CRM, Management, Manufacturing, Team Leadership, Business Planning, Analysis, Purchasing, Start-ups, Mergers, Retail, Six Sigma
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1989 — 1992
MBA, Finance and International Business Management, 3.75
Northwestern University 1978 — 1982
BSME, Mechanical Engineering, 3.25
Vector USA August 2012 - Present
Diversapack May 2002 - August 2012
Diversapack May 1995 - May 2002
Viskase Corporation May 1980 - April 1995
Education
Tri-State University 1976 — 1980
BS, Chenical Engineering
Benjamin Moore & Co. September 2014 - Present
Raytheon April 2011 - September 2014
Viskase Corporation January 2010 - April 2011
Viskase Company January 2010 - April 2011
Southwire Company May 2008 - January 2010
Southwire Company March 2006 - January 2010
Southwire Company May 2006 - May 2008
Engelhard/BASF May 2002 - December 2003
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Preventive Maintenance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Factory, Management, Budgets, Maintenance & Repair, Access, Quality Control, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Predictive Maintenance, Six Sigma, Materials, Start-ups, Process Engineering, Manufacturing..., Process Improvement, Project Management, Software Installation, Microsoft Office, Engineering Management
Education
Mississippi State University 2000 — 2006
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Mississippi State University 2000 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Clemson University
Georgia Tech University
Viskase Corporation January 2014 - Present
Viskase Corporation January 2000 - December 2013
Skills
5S, Manufacturing, Packaging, Budgets, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Plant Management, Injection Molding, Engineering, Plastics, Continuous Improvement, SAP, AutoCAD, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Project Management
Education
University of Notre Dame
Kronos Foods Inc. 1999 - Present
Viskase Corporation 1997 - 1999
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1987 — 1988
MBA, Business Administration
Northern Illinois University 1982 — 1986
BS, Finance
Northern Illinois University 1982 — 1986
BS, Finance
ConAgra Foods July 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods October 2006 - July 2014
Solae, LLC January 2000 - October 2006
Viskase Corporation September 1993 - January 2000
Skills
Food Processing, Food Science, Food Industry, Product Development, Food Technology, Meat, Food, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, Margin Enhancement, Cost Reduction, People Management, Leading People, Meat Processing, People Development, Ingredients, Leadership, Management, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, HACCP, Cross-functional Team..., Dairy, GMP, Bakery, R&D, Consumer Products, Quality System
Education
Kansas State University 1991 — 1993
M.S., Animal Sciences & Industry - Meat Science
Kansas State University 1989 — 1991
B.S., Animal Sciences & Industry
Viskase Corporation 2010 - Present
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
MBA, Business Administration
Tennessee State University
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Zurich Services Corporation March 2001 - Present
Viskase Corporation 1996 - 2001
Viskase Corporation 1996 - 2001
Skills
Project Management, Process Improvement, Insurance, Business Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Budgets, Team Leadership, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Research, Program Management, Vendor Management, Project Planning, Property & Casualty..., Risk Management, Health Insurance, Change Management
Education
South Carolina State University
Viskase Corporation March 1996 - Present
Skills
Product Management, Operations Management, Capacity Planning, Manufacturing, Business Intelligence
Education
Texas A&M University 1961 — 1965
Associate, Electronics Technology
Nicor Gas July 2015 - Present
San Diego Gas & Electric November 2013 - July 2015
Sequenom May 2012 - October 2013
Viskase Corporation September 2011 - February 2012
Department of Economics, Illinois State University August 2009 - May 2011
Regulated Pricing Department, MidAmerican Energy Company June 2010 - July 2010
Department of Economics, Illinois State University August 2008 - May 2009
UIC Medical Center May 2007 - August 2008
Skills
SAS, Microsoft Office, Stata, Writing, Data Analysis, SAP, Financial Analysis, PowerPoint, Statistics, SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Renewable Energy, Energy Policy, Research, Analysis, Economics, Forecasting, Business Planning, Microsoft Word, Management, Financial Modeling, Econometrics, Market Research, Variance Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Time Series Analysis, Economic Research, Accounting
Education
Illinois State University 2009 — 2011
Master's, Applied Economics
Illinois State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's of Science, Economics; English Studies
ALE Enterprises, Inc, dba Purcell Ace Hardware July 2012 - Present
Bemis Company, Inc. February 1999 - April 2012
Viskase Corporation May 1995 - February 1999
Porelon, Inc./Micropore, Inc. March 1985 - April 1995
Skills
Lean Enterprise..., Strategic Planning, P&L Responsibility, Performance Management, Operations Management, Safety Management..., Quality Management, Engineering Management, Inventory Management, Human Capital Managment, System Deployment, Production Budgeting, Capital Budgeting, Business Development, Food Safety, Workplace Safety, Customer Service, Vendor Relationships, Sales
Education
Tennessee Technological University 1982 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Bethel College (TN) 1980 — 1982
Pre-Engineering
Specialty Pulp and Paper, Nonwovens, Filtration Media, Composites & Applied Materials Industry April 2015 - Present
Celanese July 2013 - April 2015
Lydall Performance Materials March 2010 - September 2012
Lydall Filtration/Separations, Inc. January 2007 - March 2010
Ahlstrom June 2002 - July 2005
Ahlstrom April 1999 - May 2002
Ahlstrom August 1995 - April 1999
Ahlstrom May 1992 - July 1995
Ahlstrom April 1989 - May 1992
Viskase Corporation May 1986 - April 1989
Skills
Polymers, R&D, Filtration, Contract Negotiation, Six Sigma, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Coatings, Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Materials, Nonwovens, Manufacturing, Product Development, Business Strategy, Operations Management, 5S, ISO, Management, Competitive Analysis, Plastics, Market Development, FMEA, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Business Planning, International Sales, Commercialization, International Business, P&L Management, Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Design of Experiments
Education
Institute of Paper Chemistry 1980 — 1986
MS and Ph.D., Natural Products Chemistry; Pulp & Paper
Marquette University 1977 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry; English Literature
University of Notre Dame 1976 — 1977
Freshman Studies
Viskase Corporation August 2010 - Present
Skills
Purchasing, Six Sigma, Sales Management
Education
strayer University (tn) 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Bsiness/Accounting
Roane State Community College 2004 — 2006
Associate's degree, Business/Accounting
Viskase Companies, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Viskase Companies, Inc. August 2013 - May 2015
Viskase Corporation October 2009 - August 2013
Piggly Wiggly, Monticello AR September 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Technical Assistance, Food Packaging, Packaging, Plastics, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Project Management, SAP, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Customer Service, Supply Chain Management, 5S
Education
University of Arkansas at Monticello 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
University of Arkansas at Monticello 2004 — 2008
Bachelors of Business Administration
Viskase Corporation January 2001 - Present
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 1964 — 1969
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
St. Rita 1960 — 1964