Wells' Dairy, Inc.
Industry: Company
DescriptionWells Enterprises, Inc. is an American food company and is the largest family-owned and managed ice cream manufacturer in the United States, based in LeMars, Iowa. It is the maker of Blue Bunny ice cream. Headquarters: Le Mars, IA VP: Michele Miller CEO: Michael C. Wells Founder: Fred H. Wells Jr. Founded: 1913 Chief human resources officer: Michele Miller
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Wells' Dairy, Inc. Employees
Wells' Dairy, Inc. March 2005 - Present
Gateway June 1991 - March 2005
Skills
Management, Microsoft Office, Food, Microsoft Excel, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement
Education
Northern State University 1988 — 1991
Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Science-Business Administration
Iowa State University May 2014 - Present
Iowa State University May 2011 - May 2014
The Cafe October 2010 - July 2011
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Molecular Biology, Molecular Cloning, Site-directed..., Affinity Purification, DNA electrophoresis, Protein Expression, FPLC, Protein Chromatography, Research, PCR, Biochemistry
Education
Iowa State University 2011 — 2015
M.S. B.S., Agricultural Biochemistry
The Culinary Institute of America 2008 — 2010
Associate of Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
CENTURY 21 ProLink February 2014 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. October 2011 - November 2013
Wells' Dairy, Inc. September 2011 - October 2011
Wells' Dairy, Inc. October 2007 - September 2011
Precision Industries January 2003 - October 2007
Crete Carrier Corporation 2000 - 2003
Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Product Management, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Purchasing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Management, Leadership, Forecasting, Account Management, Analysis, Sales Operations, Project Planning, Brand Management, P&L Management, Retail, Product Development, Market Research, Budgets, Team Building, Advertising, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Marketing Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Team Leadership, Supply Chain, Product Marketing, New Business Development
Education
Creighton University 2003 — 2004
MBA, Business, Management, Marketing
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1998 — 2002
BSBA, Marketing & Managment Information Systems
Kemps LLC January 2013 - Present
Kemps LLC September 2008 - Present
Kemps LLC September 2008 - January 2013
Target Corporation January 2008 - September 2008
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2004 - 2007
Skills
Food Industry, Food Science, Confectionery, Quality System, Food Processing, Flavors, Ice Cream, Quality Assurance, Consumer Products, Frozen Food, Food Safety, Bakery, Nutrition, Food Manufacturing, Dairy Products, Grocery, Food Service, Lean Manufacturing, Food Quality, Quality Management, Food Technology, Ingredients, Microbiology, Supply Chain, SQF, Customer Insight, Commercialization, HACCP, Cross-functional Team..., Food, Cheese, Sensory Evaluation, GMP, Snacks, Food Chemistry, Product Development, Culinary Skills, Sanitation, Dairy, Cooking, Product Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Food Microbiology, Menu Development, R&D, Food Labelling, ISO 22000, Packaging, Chocolate, Meat
Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts 2007 — 2008
Certificate
Kansas State University 2002 — 2006
MS, Food Science-Food Chemistry
Kansas State University 1999 — 2002
BS, Food Science
The University of South Dakota January 2013 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. December 2012 - January 2013
Wells Enterprises, Inc. May 2012 - August 2012
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
Happy Siesta Health Care Center April 2006 - May 2011
Skills
Political Science, History, Military History, Political Risk Analysis, Political Campaigns, Political Consulting, Health Insurance, Insurance, General Insurance, South Dakota, Iowa, Government, State Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Relations, Food Processing, Mortgage Banking, Mortgage Lending, Food Industry, American History, Continuous Improvement, Food Manufacturing
Education
The University of South Dakota 2009 — 2013
B.A. Political Science, B.A. Military History, 3.2 GPA
Union Pacific Railroad June 2014 - Present
Morningside College August 2011 - March 2014
Union Pacific Railroad May 2013 - August 2013
Riverside Technologies, Inc. (RTI) May 2012 - August 2012
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
Morningside College January 2011 - May 2011
Remsen-Union CSD June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Research, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Higher Education, Customer Service, Leadership, Editing, Teamwork, Java, C++, Event Planning, Laptops, Windows
Education
Morningside College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Alumnus
Remsen-Union High School 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma
International Paper January 2013 - Present
Anytime Fitness September 2009 - December 2012
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Sales, Spanish, Microsoft Word, SAP, Time Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Team Leadership, Marketing, Customer Service, Teamwork, Social Media, Management
Education
Iowa State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing, Management, International Business
West Corporation May 2011 - Present
ConAgra Foods January 2010 - January 2011
ConAgra Foods 2006 - 2009
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2002 - 2006
Gateway March 1997 - March 2002
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Change Management, Six Sigma, Food Safety, Project Management, Product Development, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management
Education
University of West Florida 1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Legal Professions and Studies
Florida State University
NHS
ConAgra Foods June 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods April 2013 - June 2014
ConAgra Foods March 2010 - April 2013
ConAgra Foods October 2008 - March 2010
ConAgra Foods January 2007 - November 2008
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2005 - January 2007
PepsiCo - Quaker Oats January 2001 - May 2005
General Mills April 1999 - January 2001
Custom Truck Accessory Center January 1996 - April 1999
Skills
Commercialization, Operations Management, Food Manufacturing, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Kaizen, Supply Chain, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, HACCP, Frozen Food, Food Processing, SQF, Food Safety, Food, Food Science, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Six Sigma, Sensory Evaluation, Process Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing..., Quality System, Ingredients, Consumer Products, Plant Management, Food Technology
Education
Bellevue University 2012 — 2014
Currently enrolled, Business Administration and Management, General
Mount Mercy College
Celadon Group Inc. 2014 - Present
Country Financial Insurance October 2013 - May 2014
Donaldson April 2013 - May 2013
Gray Construction September 2012 - January 2013
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2012 - July 2012
Eastern Kentucky University August 2011 - May 2012
Eastern Kentucky University September 2010 - May 2012
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Student Recruitment, Training & Development, Retail, Program Management, Fundraising, Social Media, Social Networking, Service Learning, Interviewing, Internal Communications, Organizing, Critical Thinking, Creative Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Writing Skills, Student Recruiting, Employee Training, Leadership, Interviews, New Hire Orientations, Human Resources
Education
Eastern Kentucky University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies
Eastern Kentucky University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies
United States Air Force May 2013 - Present
United States Air Force February 2013 - May 2013
Wells Enterprises, Inc. November 2012 - January 2013
Wells' Dairy, Inc. November 2011 - March 2012
United States Air Force April 2006 - April 2010
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Access, Project Management, Team Building, PowerPoint, Management, Outlook, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Logistics, Forecasting, Military Experience, Small Business, Air Force, Time Management, Event Planning, Employee Relations, Teamwork, Entrepreneurship, Training, Retail, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Sales, Budgets
Education
Briar Cliff University 2014 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Management and Leadership
Briar Cliff University 2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration
S&M Moving Systems December 2012 - Present
Ralphs / Kroger Company October 2011 - August 2012
Wells' Dairy, Inc. February 2011 - September 2011
SUPERVALU 2009 - 2010
Skills
3PL, Supply Chain, Retail, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Warehousing, Grocery, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Vendors, Demand Planning, Forecasting
Education
Aveta Business Institute Currently Pursuing 2012 — 2013
Lean Six Sigma and DFSS Training
Norfolk State University 1998 — 2003
bachelor of arts business degree, business management
Wells Enterprises January 2009 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. January 2005 - December 2009
Wells' Dairy, Inc. June 1995 - December 2005
Golden Dipt/DCA Food Industries April 1982 - June 1992
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Food Service, Food, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Development, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Customer Insight, P&L Management, B2B, Market Planning, Sales, Brand Management, Income Statement, Trade Marketing, Forecasting, FMCG, Shopper Marketing, Pricing, Key Account Management, IRI, Product Development, Grocery, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations, Food Industry, Marketing Research, Nielsen, Product Innovation, Strategy, Ingredients, Marketing Management, Supply Chain, Segmentation, Brand Development, P&L, Catering
Education
Syracuse University 1973 — 1976
BS, Marketing
LALA Branded Products / Borden Dairy Company May 2012 - Present
LALA Branded Products / GILSA Dairy Products / Borden Dairy November 2004 - May 2012
Wells' Dairy, Inc. November 2004 - February 2008
Pflanz Electronics August 2002 - September 2004
Skills
Automation, PLC, Process Control, Instrumentation, Electronics, Electricians, Continuous Improvement, Allen Bradley, Process Automation, Robotics, Allen-Bradley, SCADA, Wonderware, PLC Programming, Calibration, Project Management, Food Industry, Engineering, Troubleshooting, Electrical Controls, Food Safety, Commissioning, ControlLogix, Food & Beverage, ISA, PMI, Siemens, Network Architecture, RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, Dairy, Yogurt, Control Systems Design, Industrial Control, Variable Frequency..., HMIs, Machine Vision, Fanuc Robots, Supervision, AutoCAD, RSLinx, Employee Training, Procedure Documentation, Automation / Controls..., DeviceNet, Industrial Ethernet, OSHA 10-Hour Certified, HTST, Microsoft Project, Project Engineering
Education
Bellevue University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Project Management
Northwest Iowa Community College 2004 — 2006
Associate’s Degree, Industrial Instrumentation and Controls
Western Iowa Tech Community College 2000 — 2002
Associate’s Degree, Telecommunication Electronics
Le Mars Community High School 1996 — 2000
High School
Enercon Services May 2012 - Present
Omaha Public Power District January 2011 - August 2011
Omaha Public Power District January 2010 - August 2010
Wells' Dairy, Inc. March 2009 - August 2009
Cottonwood Pork April 2002 - April 2006
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Nuclear, Pumps, Factory, Construction, Matlab, ANSYS, Power Plants, Solidworks
Education
Iowa State University 2006 — 2012
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn HS
Coca-Cola Refreshments July 2013 - Present
Coca-Cola Refreshments May 2012 - Present
Bi-State Cardiovascular Consultants, P.C. February 2010 - May 2012
Solae, LLC August 2001 - June 2009
DuPont Protein Technologies (now Solae, LLC) September 1999 - August 2001
DuPont Protein Technologies (now Solae, LLC) January 1999 - September 1999
St. Louis University (SLUCare) February 1997 - December 1998
Wells' Dairy, Inc. August 1995 - January 1996
Continental Baking Company (subsidiary of Ralston Purina Company) February 1994 - July 1995
Ralston Purina Company July 1990 - February 1994
Skills
SAP, SAP R/3, SAP ECC, SAP CRM Technical, Project Management, SAP Implementation, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, SAP ERP
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2009
B.S., Information Technology - Summa Cum Laude
University of Phoenix 2002 — 2005
A.A., General Studies, - Summa Cum Laude
DuPont Protein Technologies 2003 — 2003
Six Sigma Methodologies - Green Belt Training
Saint Louis University 1998 — 1998
CEU's, Managing Conflict, Team Concepts, Medical Terminology
ACH Food Companies September 2015 - Present
ConAgra Foods December 2012 - September 2015
ConAgra Foods January 2011 - December 2012
ConAgra Foods April 2010 - March 2011
ConAgra Foods January 2008 - April 2010
Wells' Dairy, Inc. January 1996 - January 2008
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Food Safety, USDA, FDA, Meat, Dairy, Frozen Food, Quality Assurance, TPM, Regulatory Affairs, Allergens, GMP, Aquisition, Divestitures, Commercialization, customer affairs, Claims Management, HACCP, SQF, Policy Writing, Juice, Eggs, Milk, Yogurt, Ice Cream, Poultry, Food Microbiology, Food Processing, Sensory Evaluation, BRC, Food Manufacturing, Food Technology, Food, GFSI, Ingredients, Dairy Products, Food Quality, Sanitation, Quality System, Food Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Food Science, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Management, 5S, Bakery
Education
Wayne State College 2005 — 2009
MBA
South Dakota State University 1992 — 1996
Microbiology, Chemistry Minor
Wells Enterprise February 2011 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. December 2006 - February 2011
Skills
Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, PowerPoint, Inventory Management, Teamwork, Customer Service, GMP, Management, SQF, Document Control, Document Management, Training, SME development, SOP development, SOP authoring, Records Management, Oracle, Telnet, Problem Solving, SharePoint, Lean Manufacturing, Quality System, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, HACCP, Quality Assurance, Food Industry, Food Safety, Logistics, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain, SOP
Education
University of Iowa
GELITA - USA February 2012 - Present
MidAmerican Energy January 2008 - May 2012
Wells' Dairy, Inc. January 2006 - January 2008
Gateway January 1990 - October 2005
Skills
Contract Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Project Management, Power Generation, Process Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Supply Management, Project Planning, Continuous Improvement, Energy, Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Management, New Business Development, Supplier Development, Power Plants, Engineering, Supplier Negotiation, Manufacturing
Education
Bellevue University
BS in Business, Business
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Associates Degree in Business Administration, Business
Thornton Tomasetti August 2015 - Present
schlaich bergermann und partner July 2008 - July 2015
schlaich bergermann und partner July 2010 - June 2012
Gatermann + Schossig May 2007 - August 2007
Iowa State University August 2006 - December 2006
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2003 - 2004
Skills
AutoCAD, Rhino3D, Nemetschek, Autodesk Inventor, Sofistik FEM, Adobe Creative Suite, Cinema4D, Microstation, Microsoft Office, Cinema 4D, Inventor, Structural Engineering, Rhino 3D
Education
Iowa State University 2005 — 2008
M.Arch, Architecture
University of Connecticut 2001 — 2005
B.S., Civil Engineering
Labtech Specialty Staffing June 2007 - Present
Wells Dairy, Inc. 2004 - July 2006
Wells' Dairy, Inc. April 1989 - 2004
Skills
Recruiting, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Technical Recruiting, Sales, R&D, Temporary Placement, Sourcing, Human Resources, Quality Control, Staffing Services, Talent Acquisition, Hiring, Onboarding, Talent Management, Executive Search, College Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Management, Strategy, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, GMP, Leadership, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Food, CRM, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Quality System, Consulting, Food Science, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sop, Lean Manufacturing, Change Management, Training, Coaching, Process Engineering, Quality Management, Organizational..., Regulatory Affairs, Performance Management, Interviews
Education
The University of South Dakota 1992 — 1995
MBA, Business Administration
Peru State College 1983 — 1987
BS, Business Administration
NCHS
Perdue Farms Inc. January 2013 - Present
Perdue Farms Inc. November 2011 - January 2013
Perdue Farms Inc. May 2011 - November 2011
Wells' Dairy, Inc. January 2007 - August 2010
Plexus November 2005 - September 2006
ConAgra Foods March 2004 - May 2005
ConAgra Foods October 2001 - March 2004
Maytag Corporation December 1999 - February 2001
Maytag Corporation May 1995 - December 1999
Maytag Corporation March 1994 - May 1995
Skills
Internal Controls, Mergers, Strategy, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Strategic Financial..., Accounting, Financial Reporting, Finance, Restructuring, Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Audit, Financial Modeling, Auditing, Executive Management, Cost Accounting, Income Statement, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Managerial Finance, Acquisition Integration, ERP, Mergers & Acquisitions, Budgets
Education
Drake University 1983 — 1986
MBA
Central College 1978 — 1982
BA, Accounting
Self Employed Senior Food ScientistUnileverFebruary 2008 - October 2010
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2006 - 2008
Kellogg Company 2005 - 2005
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2004 - 2004
Skills
Food Industry, Ingredients, Ice Cream, Sensory Evaluation, Food Science, HACCP, Culinary Skills, Cross-functional Team..., Dairy Products, Continuous Improvement, Emulsions, Frozen Food, Formulation, Commercialization, Food Safety, Process Improvement, Food, GMP, Product Development, Food Technology, Food Processing, Food Microbiology
Education
Iowa State University 2002 — 2006
BS Food Science, Research and Technology
Galloway Company December 2010 - Present
GILSA Dairy Products January 2008 - November 2010
LALA USA January 2008 - November 2010
Grupo Industrial Lala January 2008 - November 2010
LALA Foods, Inc. January 2008 - November 2010
Wells' Dairy, Inc. July 2005 - January 2008
Le-Nature's Beverages, Inc. 2003 - 2004
The Monarch Beverage Company, Inc 1991 - 2002
Skills
National Account..., Broker Management, Sales Management, Sales Planning, P&L responsibility, Sales Communication, Dairy Products, New Business Development, Launching Of New..., Strategic Planning, Promotion Planning, Budget Management, Data Analysis, Sales Presentations, Presentation Development, Food Industry, Food Service, Vending, Key Account Management, Distributors, DSD, Wholesale Sales, Hispanic Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Beverage, Soft Drinks, Bottler Management, Account Management, Product Launch, Budgets, P&L Responsibility, Management, Selling, Marketing, Direct Store Delivery, Key Account Development, Negotiation, Customer Insight, P&L Management, National Accounts, Leadership, Sales, Sales Plan, Trade Marketing, CRM, Grocery, Product Development, Wholesale, FMCG, Marketing Strategy
Education
Southern Methodist University
BBA, Marketing and Management
The University of North Texas
MBA, Marketing
Association of Boards of Certification April 2015 - Present
Self-Employed December 2014 - Present
GN ReSound December 2014 - Present
Oticon A/S August 2011 - November 2014
Oticon, Inc. April 2009 - July 2011
Hearing Unlimited, LLC August 2004 - March 2009
Iowa State University August 2002 - August 2004
Iowa State University August 1998 - August 2004
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2003 - August 2003
Iowa Department of Transportation May 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Marketing Communications, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Public Relations, Competitive Analysis, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Medical Devices, Research, Leadership, Retail, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Product Development, Marketing, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Product Launch, Brand Development
Education
Iowa State University - College of Business 2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing
Iowa State University - College of Business 2001 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing
Iowa State University 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Maquoketa Community High School 1994 — 1998
1st Financial Bank USA June 2013 - Present
1st Financial Bank USA December 2007 - June 2013
CIGNA May 2007 - December 2007
Wells' Dairy, Inc. June 2005 - June 2007
Adecco December 2003 - July 2005
Gateway 1998 - May 2003
Younkers 1993 - 1998
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Training, Personnel Management, Strategic Planning, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Management, College Recruiting, Sourcing, Performance Management, HRIS, Hiring, Temporary Placement, Human Resources, Coaching, Process Improvement, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, New Hire Orientations, Employee Engagement
Education
Iowa State University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fashion Merchandising
Meg Heaton Design June 2015 - Present
Sport Ngin April 2012 - Present
Big Ass Fans January 2014 - May 2015
Able Engine April 2012 - January 2014
Sport Ngin December 2010 - April 2012
Marshall Associates July 2009 - December 2010
Royal Pet, Inc. May 2009 - July 2009
Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC May 2008 - May 2009
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Graphic Design, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Typography, Layout, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Packaging, Logo Design, Posters, Branding & Identity, Illustration, Corporate Identity, Creative Direction, Photography, Interaction Design, Visual Communication, Graphics, User Interface Design, HTML, CSS, User Experience, Product Design
Education
Iowa State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
Iowa State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
Morningside College January 2007 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. April 2006 - January 2007
Henjes, Conner & Williams PC January 2003 - March 2006
Tricord Systems, Inc March 2001 - May 2002
United Sugars February 2000 - March 2001
Carlson Wagonlit Travel June 1999 - February 2000
Metz Baking Company August 1995 - June 1999
Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Budget Analysis, Budget Preparation, Excel, Word, AIMS, Accounts Receivable, Cost Accounting, Tax Preparation, Auditing, Accounting, Sales Tax, Payroll Taxes, Bookkeeping, Quickbooks, Accounts Payable, Training, Budgets, Customer Service, GAAP, Research, Microsoft Word, Higher Education, QuickBooks, Teamwork, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Finance, PowerPoint, Financial Accounting, Management, Microsoft Office, Internal Controls, Leadership
Education
Wayne State College
Morningside College 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Accounting
St. Bernard's High School 1987 — 1991
International Trade Administration/ US Commerce May 2007 - Present
US Army January 2006 - September 2010
US Army February 2005 - April 2007
US ARMY 2004 - 2005
Wells' Dairy, Inc. January 1993 - January 2001
Skills
Food Service Officer, Logistics Management, Logistics Planning, Logistics, Military, Military Experience, Military Logistics, Army, 3PL, Operational Planning, Defense, Supply Chain Management, Command, DoD, International Trade, Transportation..., Transportation, Operations Management, Security Clearance, Government, International Logistics, Military Operations, Government Contracting, Policy, Process Improvement, International Relations, Afghanistan, National Security, Strategic Planning, Export Controls, International Business, Team Building, Force Protection, Leadership, Analysis, Program Management, Customs Regulations, Export, Economic Development
Education
Ashford University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Management
Clinton High
Mike & Cheryl Wells Family & Entities 2012 - Present
The Foreign Candy Company, Inc. 2006 - 2012
Siouxland Community Health Center 2006 - 2006
Perry Borchard LLC 2002 - 2006
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 1990 - 2002
RSM McGladrey 1987 - 1990
Skills
Auditing, Accounting, Cash Management, Budgets, Tax, Banking, Corporate Finance, Financial Regulation, Investments, Strategic Planning, Financial Structuring, Financial Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Financial Advisory, Sales Management, CPA, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Valuation, Financial Services
Education
HMS
Morningside College
Bachelors, (Dual) Accounting & Economics
ITA Group, Inc. July 2014 - Present
ITA Group, Inc. September 2012 - July 2014
ShareWhere May 2012 - July 2012
Wells' Dairy, Inc. April 2011 - May 2012
Bookends Café August 2009 - May 2012
Pella Corporation May 2010 - August 2010
Theisen's Home May 2008 - August 2009
Westpoort Convenience Center March 2006 - October 2007
Skills
Marketing, Leadership Development, Food, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Account Management, Customer Service, Market Research, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales, Microsoft Word, Social Networking
Education
Iowa State University - College of Business 2008 — 2012
BS, Marketing, Management
University College Cork 2010 — 2010
Study Abroad Program
Pella Community High School 2004 — 2008
General
3M August 2012 - Present
3M August 2009 - Present
3M June 2007 - July 2012
Alliant Energy May 2006 - August 2006
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Project Engineering, Project Management, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Consumer Products, Abrasives, Web Handling, Polymers, Coatings, Extrusion Coating, Hot Melt Adhesives, Solvent Adhesives, Waterbased Adhesives, Paper Converting, AutoCAD, Lotus Notes, SketchUp, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Microsoft Project, Product Development, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Engineering
Education
Iowa State University 2003 — 2007
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Newell-Fonda High School 1999 — 2003
Wells' Dairy, Inc. June 2011 - Present
HNI Corporation January 2008 - August 2010
Muscatine Catholic Community July 1998 - February 2009
HNI Corporation July 2006 - January 2008
HNI Corporation March 2006 - July 2006
The HON Company March 2005 - March 2006
The HON Company 2003 - 2006
The HON Company May 2000 - May 2002
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2011
M.S.Ed, Human Resource Development
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1982 — 1986
LEI
Wells' Dairy, Inc. January 2005 - Present
Wells' Dairy - Blue Bunny 2005 - Present
Haagen-Dazs / Diageo / Ice Cream Partners / Nestle 1991 - 2004
Frito lay 1978 - 1991
Skills
Consumer Products, Sales, Grocery, P&L Management, IRI, Team Building, Strategy, FMCG, Key Account Development, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Customer Insight, Leadership, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Business Planning, Shopper Marketing, Food, Account Management, Income Statement, Key Account Management
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University 1973 — 1978
BS, Business Management/Economics
Salvation Army August 2015 - Present
HR MANAGER February 2012 - Present
PS Images 2009 - 2015
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2009 - 2009
Elster 2004 - 2008
Werner Enterprises 1999 - 2003
Union Pacific Railroad 1997 - 1999
Skills
Employee Relations, Union Negotiations, Strategic Planning, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Negotiation, Performance Management, Human Resources, Change Management, Management, Talent Management, Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Labor Relations, Payroll, Leadership, Organizational..., Process Improvement, Team Building, Customer Service, Training, Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning, HRIS, Personnel Management, Workforce Planning, Benefits Administration, Coaching
Education
Bellevue University 2000 — 2006
BS, Human Resources, 3.8
Bellevue University 1994 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Wells' Dairy, Inc. January 1999 - Present
MidAmerican Energy January 1997 - January 1999
Siouxland Community Health Center 1994 - 1997
Skills
Virtualization, Data Center, Disaster Recovery, Storage, Enterprise Software, Management, Security, Leadership, Troubleshooting, VMware ESX, SAN
Education
Briar Cliff University 1987 — 1991
BA, Business Administration and MIS, 3.25
TIC Gums, Inc. June 2008 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. June 2005 - January 2008
Schreiber Foods March 2000 - June 2005
DMV International Nutritionals 1997 - 2000
Skills
Dairy, Food, Ingredients, Dairy Products, Food Science, protein chemistry, Carbohydrate, Protein Chemistry, Food Industry, Product Development, Food Processing, Sensory Evaluation, Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Commercialization, R&D, Food Microbiology, HACCP, Flavors, Food Safety, Food Quality, Bakery
Education
The University of Georgia 1993 — 1996
Ph.D.
The University of Georgia 1984 — 1987
M.S.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1984
B.S.
Acosta Sales & Marketing June 2010 - Present
Triumph Company 2008 - 2009
Glaceau 2008 - 2008
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2002 - 2005
Ralston Purina 2001 - 2002
Ralston Purina 1999 - 2001
Ralston Purina 1998 - 2000
Ralston Purina 1995 - 1997
Ralston Purina 1986 - 1994
Skills
Trade Marketing, Forecasting, Account Management, Sales Plan, Team Building, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, FMCG, Customer Insight, Grocery, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Market Planning, P&L Responsibility, Strategy, Market Research, Management, New Business Development, Sales, CRM, P, Pricing, Sales Operations
Education
Benedictine University 1978 — 1980
MBA, Marketing
Indiana University Bloomington 1973 — 1976
BS, Marketing
Kellogg Company March 2011 - Present
Kellogg Company October 2007 - Present
Firmenich July 2007 - October 2007
Danisco September 2005 - June 2007
Wells' Dairy, Inc. January 2003 - September 2005
Skills
Product Development, Food Science, Flavors
Education
Iowa State University 1998 — 2002
Food Science
Elementis Specialties June 2012 - Present
Goodyear September 2009 - June 2012
Lennox International April 2008 - September 2009
Wells' Dairy, Inc. August 2005 - February 2008
Kellogg Company May 1996 - August 2005
Skills
ISO 14001, Strategic Planning, Occupational Health, EHS, Risk Management, OSHA VPP, ISO 18001, ISO, OSHA, HAZOP, Process Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Awareness, Ergonomics, Hazardous Waste..., Industrial Safety, Program Management, Strategy
Education
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 2010 — 2012
BS, Occupational Safety
Red Rocks Community College 1997 — 2000
AS - Occupational Safety, Safety and Health
University of Colorado at Boulder 1981 — 1986
BS, Business Marketing
Green Tree Servicing November 2010 - Present
Talent Software Services August 2010 - November 2010
Carlson Wagonlit Travel March 2009 - September 2010
Tech-Pro December 2008 - March 2009
RCIS November 2006 - December 2008
Wells Fargo 2006 - 2008
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 1997 - 2006
Black Hills Corporation 1993 - 1997
AgriBank, FCB 1986 - 1993
Skills
Quality Center, SQL, Software Quality..., Oracle Reports, .VBS, Mercury QuickTest Pro, QTP, HP Functional Testing, Test Automation, Business Analysis, Scrum, SDLC, Test Cases, Quality Assurance, Organization, Event Planning, Manual Testing, Testing, Databases, User Acceptance Testing, Test Planning, PL/SQL, Automation, Requirements Gathering, Waterfall, Regression Testing, HP Quality Center
Education
Bethel University 1982 — 1986
BA, Business MIS, Economics, Philosophy
Mt. Lake High School 1976 — 1982
diploma
Eatem Foods Comapany October 2012 - Present
Greencore USA September 2010 - March 2012
Pita Pit July 2008 - September 2010
Wells' Dairy, Inc. January 2008 - June 2008
Caboodle Cafe July 2007 - December 2007
Schwans Landmark Bistro September 2006 - July 2007
Bob's Your Uncle, a Pizza November 2005 - August 2006
Hy Vee October 2001 - May 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Research, Marketing, Training, Sales, Management, Concept Development, Ingredients, Restaurants, Product Development, Product Demonstration, Trade Shows, Presentations, Cooking, Trend Researching, Food Science, Recipes, Sanitation, Food Service, Bakery, Menu Development, Food Manufacturing, Flavors, Social Networking, Networking, Idea Generation, Frozen Food, Baking, Food Industry, HACCP, Food Preparation, Sauces, Chef, Food Quality, Meat, Food Technology, Food Processing, Bread, Chocolate, Food Safety, Culinary Skills, Food, Cuisine, Dairy, Sensory Evaluation, Catering
Education
Southwest Minnesota State University 2006 — 2008
B.S, Hospitality Management; Culinology
Kirkwood Community College 2003 — 2006
A.A.S., Culinary Arts
Office of Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds January 2013 - December 2014
Republican National Committee July 2012 - November 2012
Board of Regents, State of Iowa October 2008 - November 2012
Tri-State Graduate Center October 2009 - October 2012
Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service September 2011 - July 2012
Camp Adventure Child & Youth Services August 2010 - May 2012
U.S. House of Representatives September 2009 - December 2009
Iowa State University September 2007 - May 2009
Iowa State University January 2008 - December 2008
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2004 - December 2008
Skills
Public Speaking, Leadership, Staff Development, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Non-profits, Social Media, Public Relations, Higher Education, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Nonprofits, Organizational..., Policy, Fundraising, Master Scheduling, Political Campaigns, Speech Writing, Team Building, Policy Analysis, Team Management, Event Management, Government, Politics, Program Development, Grant Writing
Education
University of Northern Iowa 2010 — 2012
Master of Arts, Leisure, Youth & Human Services
Iowa State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Western Iowa Tech Community College January 2012 - Present
Western Iowa Tech Community College January 2012 - Present
Iowa Army National Guard July 2005 - Present
Adams Thermal Systems April 2008 - December 2009
Wells' Dairy, Inc. April 1998 - April 2008
Skills
Project Management, Process Automation, Internal Communications, AWS CWI, AWS Certified Welder, Technical Training, Robot Programming, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Management, Team Building
Education
Bellevue University 2013 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 3.77
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Techinical Studies
Marcus Meriden Cleghorn High School 1993 — 1997
KIND May 2012 - Present
Mrs. Fields Famous Brands November 2010 - May 2012
Nonni's Food Company November 2009 - September 2010
Mrs. Fields Famous Brands January 2009 - November 2009
Primo Water Corporation November 2006 - December 2008
Wells' Dairy, Inc. January 2006 - November 2006
Blue Rhino 2002 - 2006
Brown & Williamson Tobacco 1989 - 2001
Skills
Leadership, Grocery, Sales Management, Product Development, IRI, Consumer Products, Income Statement, Sales, Selling, Start-ups, CRM, P&L, National Accounts, P&L Management, Key Account Development, Pricing
Education
LeTourneau University
BBA, Business Administration, Summa Cumme Laude
The Schwan Food Company June 2015 - Present
The Schwan Food Company May 2012 - Present
Schwans YPN November 2012 - Present
Schwans May 2011 - May 2012
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Software Development, Analysis, SAP, COBOL, PL/SQL, Problem Solving, Visual Basic, Oracle SQL, C, JavaScript, ASP.NET, Microsoft Office 2007, SAP R/3, Windows 7, Windows XP Professional, Mac OS X, SAP ERP, SAP MM Module, Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Project Estimation, Learning Quickly, Microsoft Office
Education
Dakota State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Systems
Wells Enterprises February 2015 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. December 2011 - February 2015
Wells' Dairy, Inc. July 2008 - January 2012
Harker's Distribution April 2001 - December 2007
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Dairy, Food, Food Industry, Frozen Food, Forecasting, Ingredients, Management, Meat, Process Improvement, Procurement, Product Development, Purchasing, Supply Chain
Education
Buena Vista University 1995 — 1999
Exercise Science/ Sports Management, Business Management, Communications
University of Texas at Dallas 2014 - Present
Southern Methodist University March 2012 - Present
Self 2011 - Present
Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas January 2010 - March 2012
Executives in Action December 2009 - May 2010
Pinnacle Technical Resources 2007 - 2009
Community Hospice of Texas 2006 - 2007
Countrywide 2005 - 2006
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 2003 - 2005
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2002 - 2003
Skills
Instructional Design, Program Development, Program Management, E-Learning, Teaching, Staff Development, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Training, Team Leadership, Higher Education, Research, Team Building, Leadership Development, Social Media, Change Management, Project Management, Curriculum Design
Education
University to Texas at Dallas 2014 — 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Aesthetic Studies
Palmer College of Chiropractic 1984 — 1987
Doctor of Chiropractic DC, Chiropractic Health Care
Southern Methodist University 2011 — 2013
MLS, Liberal Studies: Humanities, The Arts and Cultural Traditions
Palmer College of Chiropractic 1984 — 1987
BS, Human Biology
AAA Multimedia @ Art Institute of Dallas 1996 — 1997
AAA, Multimedia / Computer Animation
Comcast Spotlight May 2015 - Present
Dex Media August 2002 - January 2015
Wells' Dairy, Inc. November 1996 - August 2002
New England Frozen Foods February 1990 - October 1996
Skills
Email Marketing, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, B2B, Sales Presentations, Online Marketing, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Advertising, Direct Sales, Management
Education
Columbia Southern University
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Carter's OshKosh B'gosh July 2015 - Present
Victoria's Secret April 2015 - July 2015
Victoria's Secret May 2014 - April 2015
Victoria's Secret September 2013 - May 2014
Victoria's Secret August 2012 - August 2013
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
Church of the Advent September 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Goal Oriented, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Leadership, Teamwork, Retail Sales, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Store Management, Facebook, Social Networking, Customer Retention, Retail, Sales, Event Planning, Social Media, Inventory Management, Social Media Marketing, Outlook, Data Entry
Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Music, Music Performance, Vocal
Kennett High School
High school diploma
South Dakota State University January 2014 - Present
South Dakota State University July 2013 - Present
Kraft Foods Group March 2013 - July 2013
Cornell University January 2008 - March 2013
University of Nebraska-Lincoln August 2005 - December 2007
Nestlé USA May 2006 - August 2006
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Food Science, Dairy Products, Food Microbiology, Sensory Evaluation, Food Technology, Food Processing, Dairy, Regulatory Affairs, HACCP, Cheese, Ice Cream, Food Industry, Food Safety, Food, Chemistry
Education
South Dakota State University 2013 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Cornell University 2008 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree
GELITA USA October 2013 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. January 2009 - October 2013
Wells Enterprises September 2006 - December 2008
Wells Enterprises June 2004 - September 2006
Wells' Dairy, Inc. June 2001 - December 2003
Wells' Dairy, Inc. June 2000 - May 2002
Skills
Performance Consulting, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Onboarding, Change Management, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Coaching, Performance Management, Organizational..., Continuous Improvement, Workforce Planning, Training, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Leadership, New Hire Orientations, Training Delivery, HRIS, Career Development, Executive Coaching, Program Management, 360 Feedback, Organizational Design, Instructional Design, Employee Training, Human Resources, Performance Improvement, Learning Management, Quality Assurance, Conflict Resolution
Education
Capella University 2012 — 2016
Psychology
The University of South Dakota 1995 — 1999
Biology & Business
Wells' Dairy, Inc. September 2008 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2002 - August 2008
Skills
Performance Management, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Succession Planning, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Interviews, HRIS, Applicant Tracking..., Retail, Training, College Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Team Building, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Benefits Administration, Leadership, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Briar Cliff University
BA, Human Resource Management
Wells' Dairy, Inc. July 2004 - Present
Tyson Foods July 1990 - July 2004
IBP INC July 1990 - July 1998
Skills
Continuous Improvement, HACCP, TPM, Food Industry, Root Cause Analysis, Food Safety, Dairy, 5S, Frozen Food, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Manufacturing, Leadership, Management, Production Planning
Education
The University of South Dakota 1986 — 1988
IRI Worldwide May 2015 - Present
IRI Worldwide August 2011 - Present
Mosaic Sales Solutions April 2011 - August 2011
Crayola, LLC October 2008 - February 2011
Michaels Arts and Crafts 2008 - 2009
Advantage Sales & Marketing September 2007 - October 2008
Wells' Dairy, Inc. November 2003 - July 2007
CROSSMARK November 2002 - November 2003
Acosta (formerly Luke Soules Acosta SW) July 1998 - November 2002
Skills
Spectra, Sales Operations, Sales, Segmentation, CRM, Shopper Marketing, Analytics, Management, Nielsen, Customer Insight, IRI, Retail, Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Marketing, Advertising, Analysis, Selling, Leadership, Sales Management, AC Nielsen
Education
Dallas Baptist University 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Marketing, Professional Life Coaching
Colorado Technical University 2005 — 2008
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration, Marketing
Wells' Dairy, Inc. December 2011 - Present
Tyson December 1998 - December 2011
Skills
TPM, Product Development, Food Processing, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Food Industry, Project Planning, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, SAP, Quality Management, Purchasing, GMP, Materials Management, HACCP, Process Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Food, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Production Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Food Manufacturing, Food Safety, Quality System, Frozen Food, Plant Maintenance, TQM, Dairy
Education
University of South Dakota 2012 — 2016
Master's Degree, Administration - Organizational Leadership, 3rd Year
University of Iowa 2008 — 2011
BAS, Business
NAVAIR July 2012 - Present
Smith Farms May 2002 - August 2012
Wells' Dairy, Inc. April 2011 - November 2011
GE Aviation June 2009 - August 2009
Iowa State University January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Fortran, Solidworks, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Linux, ANSYS, Engineering, Word, Excel, Windows, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, SolidWorks, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Aerodynamics
Education
Iowa State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering, 3.28
Akron-Westfield High School 2002 — 2006
High School Diploma
Wells Enterprises May 2013 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2012 - May 2013
Morningside College August 2009 - May 2013
Skills
C++, C#, HTML, .NET, JavaScript, Leadership, Visual Studio, CSS, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Web Design, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, KnockoutJS, Java
Education
Morningside College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management Information Systems, General
The Schwan Food Company May 2011 - Present
The Schwan Food Company 2009 - 2010
South Dakota State University 2008 - 2010
The Schwan Food Company 2006 - 2010
The Schwan Food Company 2005 - 2010
The Schwan Food Company May 2006 - June 2009
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
R&D, Food Science, Food Industry, Ingredients, Quality Assurance, Food Processing, Dairy, Food Technology, Sensory Evaluation, Product Development
Education
South Dakota State University 2008 — 2009
M.S., Biological Sciences- Dairy Science
South Dakota State University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Dairy Manufacturing, Dairy Production
Wells' Dairy, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. April 2009 - January 2012
Wells' Dairy, Inc. August 2008 - April 2009
Wells' Dairy, Inc. February 2006 - August 2008
L&L Distributing July 2005 - February 2006
Skills
Root Cause Analysis, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Manufacturing, Lean Tools, Project Management, Statistical Data..., Process Development, Logistics Management, Warehouse Management, Kaizen Leadership, Kanban, 5S, Heijunka, Visual Management, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, GMP, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, 5 Why, Process Simulation, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Value Stream Mapping, Production Planning, Industrial Engineering, Training, Budgets, SMED, Logistics, SPC, TPM
Education
Dakota State University 2015 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
Western Iowa Tech Community College 2012 — 2013
Associate of Arts, Transfer Studies
Bishop Heelan Catholic 2000 — 2004
Diploma, General
BAE Systems September 2013 - Present
BAE Systems February 2013 - September 2013
BAE Systems February 2012 - February 2013
BAE Systems June 2011 - February 2012
BAE Systems June 2010 - June 2011
Rockwell Collins June 2009 - August 2009
Caterpillar Inc. June 2008 - August 2008
Wells' Dairy, Inc. August 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Engineering, ANSYS, Pro Engineer, Solidworks, GD&T, Labview, Requirements Analysis, Matlab, Windchill, Simulink, Finite Element Analysis, Idea Generation, Requirements Gathering, Brainstorm Facilitation, CNC Mill, Lathe, Metalworking, Design Thinking, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Simulations, Facilitation, PTC Creo, Aerospace, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, Testing, Mechanical Engineering
Education
USC Viterbi School of Engineering 2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Product Development Engineering
Iowa State University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering (BS-ME)
Northwest Iowa Community College July 2015 - Present
Northwest Iowa Community College July 2013 - Present
Northwest Iowa Community College December 2010 - June 2013
Northwest Iowa Community College January 2009 - November 2010
Northwest Iowa Community College December 2000 - December 2008
Western Iowa Tech Community College 1999 - December 2000
Wells' Dairy, Inc. October 1996 - June 1999
Skills
Staff Development, Public Speaking, Curriculum Design, Coaching, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Instructional Design, Event Planning, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, Public Relations, Teacher Training, Teaching, Customer Service, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Training, Higher Education, Program Management, Leadership, Adult Education, Distance Learning, Program Development, Instructor-led Training, Grant Writing, Instructional Technology, Grants, Educational Leadership, Blended Learning, Executive Coaching, Workshop Facilitation, E-Learning, Classroom, Time Management, Career Counseling, Nonprofits, Student Development, Marketing
Education
Drake University 1998 — 2002
MS, Adult Learning, Performance, and Development
Hawaii Pacific University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration
Sagus International July 2013 - Present
Sagus International April 2012 - June 2013
Wells' Dairy, Inc. June 2011 - April 2012
HNI Corporation January 2008 - June 2011
Muscatine Catholic Community July 1998 - February 2009
HNI Corporation July 2006 - January 2008
HNI Corporation March 2006 - July 2006
The HON Company March 2005 - March 2006
The HON Company May 2002 - March 2005
The HON Company May 2000 - May 2002
Skills
Leadership Development, Organizational..., Coaching, Performance Management, Talent Management, Team Building, Change Management, Training, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Staff Development, Staffing Analysis, Staffing Models, Workforce Planning, Contract Recruitment, Executive Search, Internet Recruiting, HRIS, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Supervisory Experience, Staff Supervision, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Human Resources, Program Management, Employee Engagement, Organizational..., Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Executive Coaching, Employee Training, Deferred Compensation, Organizational Design, Personnel Management, Strategy, Career Development, Benefits Administration, Workshop Facilitation, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Conflict Resolution, New Hire Orientations, Training Delivery, Performance Improvement, Interviews, College Recruiting, Labor Relations
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2011
M.S. Ed., Human Resource Development
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources and Industrial Relations
Perdue Farms March 2014 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. April 2008 - January 2014
Ho Chunk Inc June 2003 - March 2008
Gateway 2000 - 2003
Communications Data Services 1995 - 2000
J&H / KVI 1994 - 1995
Skills
Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Internal Controls, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Managerial Finance, Strategic Financial..., General Ledger, Financial Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Due Diligence, Cash Flow, Essbase, GAAP, Executive Management, Budgets, Finance, Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Audits, Strategy, Management, Auditing, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Iowa State University 1989 — 2004
BBA, Accounting
Wells' Dairy, Inc. November 2004 - Present
Wells Enterprises November 2004 - Present
MEDTEC 2003 - 2005
Skills
Marketing Research, Customer Insight, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Focus Groups, Questionnaire Design, Nielsen, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products, Market Research, Social Media, Market Analysis, Segmentation, Management
Education
Truman State University 1998 — 2002
BA, Marketing
Truman State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing, Marketing
Wells' Dairy, Inc. Customer Brands - DirectorWells Enterprises2012 - 2012
Skills
Packaging, Food Industry, Dairy, Cross-functional Team..., Ingredients, Food, Product Development, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Customer Insight, Marketing, FMCG, Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, Brand Management, Trade Marketing
Education
Morningside College 1992 — 1996
BS Degree: Business, Corporate Communication & Economics, Emphasis: Marketing & Management
Morningside College
Schreiber Foods September 2008 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. October 1997 - August 2008
Education
Iowa State University 1992 — 1997
BS, Indusrtial Engineering
Remsen
Quatro Composites March 2006 - Present
Dierking, Lockie & Associates PC December 2003 - March 2006
American Identity September 2001 - November 2003
Puhl & Associates, PC November 2000 - August 2001
Beef Products, Inc. November 1999 - November 2000
Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc. July 1997 - November 1999
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 1994 - 1997
Harkers/Tyson Foods 1990 - 1994
Skills
Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Payroll, FMLA, Employee Benefits, Talent Management, Workers Compensation, Team Building, Process Improvement, HRIS, HR Policies, Change Management, Recruiting, Human Resources, Training
Education
Briar Cliff University 1992 — 1996
Bachelors of Arts, Business Administration/Accounting/Human Resource Management
Wells Enterprises October 2014 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. July 2009 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. January 2009 - July 2009
Wells' Dairy, Inc. February 2005 - December 2008
Wells' Dairy, Inc. February 2003 - February 2005
Wells' Dairy, Inc. February 2002 - February 2003
Wells' Dairy, Inc. February 1998 - February 2002
Wells' Dairy, Inc. October 1995 - February 1998
Wells' Dairy, Inc. September 1987 - October 1995
Skills
Performance Management, Program Management, Training, Project Management, Event Management, Operations Management, End User Training, Team Building, Human Resources, Coaching, Project Planning, Lawson HRIS, HRIS, Onboarding, Recruiting, Technical Documentation, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Training Delivery, Customer Service, Organizational..., Team Leadership, Teamwork
Education
South Dakota State University 1981 — 1985
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Beresford, SD
Labtech Specialty Staffing July 2007 - Present
Satellite Specialty Sales November 2003 - June 2007
Wells' Dairy, Inc. November 2000 - November 2003
American Identity March 1996 - June 2000
Skills
Negotiation, Recruiting, Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Manufacturing, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, Supply Chain, Food, Strategic Planning, Key Account Management, Team Building, P&L Responsibility, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Sales, Marketing, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Temporary Placement, Food Industry, GMP
Education
The University of South Dakota 1991 — 1993
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Peru State College 1983 — 1987
BS, Business Administration, Computer Science - Minor
CSC October 2004 - Present
Zurich Insurance June 2002 - October 2004
Linoma Software August 1996 - June 2002
Valmont Industries December 1994 - August 1996
Cessna Aircraft Company November 1992 - December 1994
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 1991 - November 1992
K-Products Inc October 1989 - May 1991
Abbott Northwestern Hospital February 1985 - October 1989
Skills
Program Management, Operations Management, Project Coordination, Application Development, Database Design, Development Management, AS400, Synon, iSeries, Cool/2E, Software Development, IBM iSeries, Management, Team Leadership, IT Management
Education
Metropolitan Community College 2009 — 2012
General Ed, MIS
Bellevue University 2009 — 2010
Bachelors, MIS
Mankato Technical Institute 1983 — 1985
Associates, Computer Programming
Wells' Dairy, Inc. Research ScientistSchreiber Foods, Inc.2000 - 2005
Education
The University of Georgia 1993 — 1996
JM Smucker Company November 2014 - Present
Mars Global Chocolate August 2013 - October 2014
Mars Chocolate North America October 2010 - August 2013
Wells' Dairy, Inc. September 2008 - October 2010
Iowa Grain Company July 1990 - August 2008
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Commodity, Purchasing, Risk Management, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Hedging, FMCG, Food Industry, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Food, Supply Management, New Business Development, Trading
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1986 — 1990
BA, Economics
CSG Systems December 2010 - Present
First Natoinal Bank of Omaha July 2005 - May 2011
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2001 - 2005
Skills
CCIE RS 25149
Education
Dakota State University 1996 — 2000
BS, Computer Science
Nutra Flo 2014 - May 2015
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2011 - 2013
Bellevue University 2009 - July 2011
CF Industries 2008 - 2009
Gateway 2007 - 2008
Mrla Enterprises 2005 - 2006
Gateway 1995 - 2004
Gateway 1993 - 1995
Skills
Product Management, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Product Marketing, Product Development, Financial Analysis, Management, Risk Management, Vendor Management, Cost Accounting, Business Analysis, Procurement, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Marketing, Capital Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Financial Accounting, SQL, QuickBooks, Statistical Data..., Business Valuation, Tax Accounting, Data Management, Monthly Close Process, Product Costing, Inventory Valuation, Gross Margin, Cost Reporting, Usage Analysis, G/L Reconciliations
Education
Bellevue University 2012 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
Bellevue University 2009 — 2011
MBA, Finance
The University of North Dakota 1988 — 1992
Bachelor, Business and Public Administration
Bellevue University
Mercer September 2015 - Present
Mercer January 2015 - Present
Mercer March 2013 - January 2015
Marsh March 2010 - March 2013
Wells' Dairy, Inc. March 2009 - April 2010
Wells' Dairy, Inc. October 2008 - March 2009
Wells' Dairy, Inc. August 2007 - October 2008
Pella Corporation September 2004 - August 2007
Wilsons Leather September 2001 - September 2004
Target Corporation/Marshall Field's January 1998 - September 2001
Skills
Performance Management, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Lean Manufacturing, Talent Management, Conflict Resolution, Cross-functional Team..., Executive Coaching, Performance Consulting, Management Development, Career Development, Culture Change, Training Delivery, Team Leadership, 360 Feedback, Performance Improvement, Organizational Learning, Employee Training, HR Consulting, Executive Development, Public Speaking, Learning Management, New Hire Orientations, Job Analysis, Human Capital, Employee Relations, Blended Learning, Employee Benefits, FMLA, Strategy, HR Policies, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Benefits Administration, Recruiting, MBTI, Personnel Management, Deferred Compensation, Instructor-led Training, HRIS, Labor Relations, Emotional Intelligence, Applicant Tracking..., Interviews, Management Consulting, Compensation & Benefit, Needs Analysis, Staff Development, Business Coaching, College Recruiting
Education
University of St. Thomas 2000 — 2004
MA, Human Resource Development
Northwest Missouri State University 1987 — 1991
BS, Public Relations
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 1998 - Present
Furrs Supermarkets October 1997 - October 1998
Marketing Specialists September 1995 - October 1997
Education
New Mexico State University 1990 — 1993
Cibola High School 1987 — 1989
Wells Enterprises April 2015 - Present
Wells Enterprises September 2014 - April 2015
Wells Enterprises, Inc. November 2011 - September 2014
Wells Enterprises, Inc. August 2011 - November 2011
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Nielsen, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Customer Insight, Consumer Products, Brand Management, FMCG, Marketing Research, P&L Management, Segmentation, Competitive Analysis, Product Innovation, Marketing Management, Market Analysis, Forecasting, Market Research, Analytics, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, IRI, Data Analysis, Merchandising, Shopper Marketing, Key Account Development, Marketing Strategy
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 2012 — 2012
Strategic Marketing Management Program, Strategic Marketing
Briar Cliff University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Twin Technologies, Inc. September 2014 - Present
WebFilings March 2013 - July 2014
SumTotal Systems November 2009 - February 2013
GeoLearning November 2009 - December 2010
GeoLearning Inc 2008 - October 2009
GeoLearning 2006 - 2007
GeoLearning 2004 - 2005
Meredith 2002 - 2004
Electronic Data Systems 1997 - 2002
Wells' Dairy, Inc. January 1992 - April 1995
Skills
Product Management, Strategic Planning, SaaS, Analytics, Product Marketing, E-learning, Change Management, Customer Relations, Program Management, Agile, Team Building, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, E-Learning, Enterprise Software, Business Intelligence, Agile Methodologies, Solution Selling, CRM, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Salesforce.com, Leadership, Cloud Computing, SDLC, Training, Business Development, Management, Strategy, Testing, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team..., Integration, Requirements Analysis, Marketing, Professional Services, Software Project..., Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Agile Project Management, Business Process, Business Process..., SharePoint, Project Management, Team Management, Consulting, E-commerce, Software Implementation, Software Development, Go-to-market Strategy
Education
Morningside College 1989 — 1992
BS, MIS
STYROTEK Inc; October 2012 - April 2013
Unified Western Grocers February 2007 - August 2012
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream August 2005 - February 2006
Wells' Dairy, Inc. February 2004 - July 2005
Unilever Bestfoods September 1982 - January 2003
Unilever 1995 - 2002
Unilever Pakistan Limited 1995 - 2002
Skills
HACCP, Manufacturing, Production Planning, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Total Productivity..., OSHA, Project Management, FDA GMP, USDA
Education
NED University of Engineering and Technology 1989 — 1989
MS, Environmental Engg
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore 1976 — 1981
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering, 3.4 GPA
Wells' Dairy, Inc. September 2006 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. January 1998 - September 2006
Wells' Dairy, Inc. April 1991 - January 1998
Wells' Dairy, Inc. September 1988 - April 1991
Wells' Dairy, Inc. September 1985 - September 1988
First National Bank, Sioux City, IA January 1985 - September 1985
Skills
Data Center, Cross-functional Team..., Disaster Recovery, Security, Business Process..., Information Technology, Management, Software Development, Analysis, Strategy, Oracle, IT Management
Education
Briar Cliff University 2004 — 2006
BA, Business Administration
Sargento Foods December 2014 - Present
Sargento Foods June 2011 - November 2014
Sargento Foods January 2008 - June 2011
Wells' Dairy, Inc. January 2006 - January 2008
Skills
HACCP, Dairy, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Quality Auditing, Quality System, Food Processing, SQF, Food Science, Food Industry, Sensory Evaluation, Food Manufacturing, Ingredients
Education
Michigan State University 2013 — 2016
Master's of Science, Food Safety
Westmar University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Biology
McCormick 2007 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2004 - 2007
Leprino Foods 1999 - 2004
Leprino Foods 1996 - 1999
Leprino Foods 1992 - 1997
Leprino Foods 1987 - 1992
Leprino Foods 1985 - 1987
Skills
Food Processing, GMP, HACCP, Food Manufacturing, Food Microbiology, Food Science, Dairy, Dairy Products, Sensory Evaluation, Food Industry, Food Quality, Allergens, Quality Assurance, Frozen Food, Microbiology, R&D, SQF, Bakery, Food Technology, Sop, Ingredients, Quality System, Food Safety, Sanitation, Flavors, Food, Meat
Education
Colorado State University
B.S., Microbiology
ModernHEALTH March 2015 - Present
ModernHEALTH August 2014 - February 2015
ModernHEALTH March 2014 - July 2014
McKinsey & Co. September 2010 - March 2014
McKinsey & Company June 2009 - August 2009
Valmont Industries October 2006 - April 2008
Wells' Dairy, Inc. October 2005 - October 2006
Stroud Consulting July 2004 - October 2005
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2008 — 2010
MBA
Cornell University 2003 — 2004
Masters of Engineering
Cornell University 1999 — 2003
UNSW Australia 2002 — 2002
(Study Abroad)
Jebro, Inc. March 2014 - Present
Jebro, Inc. February 2011 - March 2014
Mrs. Clark's Foods April 2009 - June 2010
Baker Group May 2006 - February 2009
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2001 - April 2006
Skills
Strategic Planning, Risk Management, SOP, Safety Management, Production Planning, Plant Operations, Equipment Operation, Industrial Refrigeration, Asphalt, Food Safety, Food Processing
Education
Iowa State University 1996 — 2001
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Iowa State University - College of Business 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Self Employed August 2009 - September 2012
David Creek Consultanting August 2009 - September 2012
Wagner Industries, Inc. March 2003 - August 2009
Creek Enterprises June 2000 - March 2003
Mornigstar Foods, Inc. August 1998 - June 2000
Wells' Dairy, Inc. August 1992 - June 1997
The Southland Corporation August 1985 - November 1991
All Freight Systems March 1983 - August 1985
Sarann Truck Leasing, Inc. July 1981 - June 1984
Donaldson-Creek Development Company June 1976 - August 1983
Skills
Logistics, Sales Operations, Trucking, New Business Development, Supply Chain, Truckload, 3PL, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Transportation, Warehousing, Sales, Transportation..., Freight
Education
Longview Community College 2010 — 2012
Business Administation
Jos. Schlitz Distributor School 1976 — 1976
Yes, Wholesale Beer Operations
Standard Oil Sales Agent College 1969 — 1969
Yes, Oil and Energy
Belleville Area Junior College 1965 — 1967
2 year, Business Administration
Wells' Dairy, Inc. November 2004 - Present
Wells 1995 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 1988 - May 1991
Skills
Ingredients, Dairy, Food Science, Food Microbiology, Sensory Evaluation, Food Technology, Bakery, Food Processing, Product Development, Dairy Products, Food Manufacturing, Food, Commercialization, SQF, Ice Cream, Food Industry, Frozen Food, Food Packaging, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, HACCP, Flavors, Food Chemistry, Food Safety
Education
South Dakota State University 1984 — 1988
BS, Dairy Manufacturing
CHS March 2015 - Present
POET September 2012 - February 2015
POET December 2011 - September 2012
POET October 2010 - December 2011
Morgan Lane Village 2010 - 2011
POET January 2007 - October 2010
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2004 - 2007
Mercy Medical Center April 2001 - November 2004
Pine Grove Farm August 1990 - March 2001
Skills
Renewable Energy, Strategic Planning, Energy, Agriculture, Grain, Corn, Biofuels, R&D, Biotechnology, Mergers & Acquisitions, Biomass, Product Development, Business Strategy, Strategy, Business Development, Logistics, Leadership, Management, Due Diligence, Process Engineering, Commercialization, Start-ups, Business Planning, Marketing, Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Alternative Energy, Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Development, Entrepreneurship, Joint Ventures
Education
The University of South Dakota 2003 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.9
Briar Cliff University 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Information Technology, 3.9
Fairview Health Services June 2010 - September 2010
Cancer Treatment Centers of America August 2009 - June 2010
Stanford Hospital and Clinics March 2009 - July 2009
Stanford Hospital and Clinics April 2006 - February 2009
Epic Systems Corporation 2005 - February 2009
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine June 2003 - August 2005
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2002 - 2003
Education
Mayo Graduate School 2003 — 2005
Masters, Pharmacology
Dordt College 2001 — 2003
Chemistry
Trinity Christian College 1999 — 2001
Biology, Math, Chemistry
Nestlé July 2015 - Present
Nestle S.A. September 2013 - Present
Nestle August 2008 - September 2013
Foremost Farms USA August 2004 - August 2008
Wells' Dairy, Inc. August 1999 - August 2004
Skills
Regulated Milk Pricing..., Price Risk Management, Agriculture, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Logistics, Dairy, Business Strategy, Commodity, Commodity Risk..., Food, Ingredients, Materials Management, Operations Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Education
Iowa State University 1993 — 1995
BS, Agricultural Studies - Dairy Science
Miceli Dairy Products Company August 2014 - September 2015
Saputo November 2008 - July 2014
CTX Builders Supply February 2006 - October 2008
Wells' Dairy, Inc. June 2002 - January 2006
Kraft Foods 1991 - 2002
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. June 1988 - June 1991
Campbells Soup Co. January 1985 - June 1988
Skills
Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Management, P&L Management, Operations Management, TPM, Budgets, Process Improvement, Food Industry, Supply Chain Management, Food, Team Building, HACCP, Food Safety, Product Development, Supply Chain, Process Engineering, Food Processing
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2002 — 2005
Certification, Lean Manufacturing
University of Wisconsin-Stout 1983 — 1985
B.S., Industrial Technology
SumTotal Systems December 2013 - Present
GovConnection May 2009 - December 2013
Wells' Dairy, Inc. January 2009 - May 2009
Gateway/MPC April 2003 - November 2008
Sebesta Blomberg August 2001 - April 2003
Ciber June 2000 - June 2001
Allied Insurance July 1997 - June 2000
Younkers April 1997 - June 1997
Norwest Mortgage July 1996 - April 1997
Skills
Sales, Program Management, Marketing, Leadership, Management, Access, Solution Selling, Project Management, Salesforce.com, Process Improvement, Account Management, Software Documentation, Proposal Writing, Project Planning, Training, Negotiation
Education
Iowa State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Educational Services in Family and Consumer Sciences
Cargill September 2014 - Present
Wells Enterprises March 2013 - August 2014
Wells Enterprises October 2011 - March 2013
Wells' Dairy, Inc. September 2004 - October 2011
Skills
SQF, HACCP, Dairy, Food Safety, Food Industry, Food Science, Food Processing, Food Microbiology, Frozen Food, Dairy Products, Ingredients, Food Technology, Cheese, Food, Sensory Evaluation, Continuous Improvement, GMP, 5S
Education
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Microbiology, General
Troy University Dothan
Master of Science (M.S.), Management and Organizational Effectiveness
Leprino Foods December 2011 - Present
Cello-Pack January 2007 - September 2011
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2005 - January 2007
Kraft Foods May 1999 - January 2005
American Packaging Corporation August 1992 - May 1999
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Packaging, Manufacturing, Packaging Engineering, Food Packaging, Food Processing, Food Industry, R, Process Engineering, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Supply Chain
Education
Michigan State University 2005 — 2009
MS, Packaging
Drexel University 1995 — 1998
MS, Food Science
Drexel University 1988 — 1992
BS, Chemical Engineering
HIgh School 1983 — 1987
Wells' Dairy, Inc. March 2011 - July 2012
St. Luke's Health System August 2010 - April 2011
SHRM 2009 - 2011
Sioux City Journal 2007 - 2010
Security National Bank 2003 - 2007
Skills
Employee Relations, Onboarding, Human Resources, Recruiting
Education
Morningside College 2012 — 2014
Secondary Education, English
Morningside College 2001 — 2004
Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management
Wells' Dairy, Inc. April 2007 - Present
Mercy Medical Center - Sioux City April 2001 - April 2007
Metz Baking Company May 1992 - April 2001
Education
Buena Vista University 1987 — 1991
BA, Finance & Banking / Economics
SEEQU December 2010 - Present
Wells Dairy Inc. (Blue Bunny) June 1970 - Present
First National Bank 1995 - 2013
Wells' Dairy, Inc. June 1970 - December 2007
Skills
Product Development, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Strategy, Retail, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Planning, Start-ups, Forecasting, Team Building, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Entrepreneurship, E-commerce, Sales, P&L Management, Social Networking, Market Planning, Executive Management, Marketing Research, Management Consulting, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Market Research, Contract Negotiation, FMCG, Leadership Development, Marketing Management, Coaching, Budgets, Management, Market Analysis, Customer Insight, Consumer Products, P&L, Marketing Communications, B2B
Education
Marquette University 1967 — 1970
BS, Marketing, Finance
St Thomas Academy 1963 — 1966
All Conference Soccer, Soccer
C. H. Guenther & Son July 2012 - Present
Sensient Flavors January 2011 - July 2012
Brotech Inc. November 2008 - December 2010
Gilsa Dairy Products November 2002 - November 2008
Wells' Dairy, Inc. November 2002 - January 2008
Unilever November 2001 - November 2002
Unilever September 1997 - November 2001
Skills
Team Building, HACCP, Food Processing, Food Industry, Dairy, Food Safety, Food Science, Food Technology, Ingredients, Food Manufacturing, Dairy Products, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Sanitation, Continuous Improvement, SQF, Food, Kaizen, Manufacturing, TPM, Frozen Food, Food Microbiology, Plant Management, GMP
Education
Texas Tech University
BS, Food Technology
VIZIO July 2010 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. July 2001 - April 2010
Gateway 1998 - 2001
Tyson Foods (IBP, inc.) February 1996 - December 1998
Skills
Performance Management, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, HR Consulting, Organizational..., Applicant Tracking..., Employee Benefits, Training, Process Improvement, Change Management, Executive Coaching, Executive Search, New Hire Orientations, College Recruiting, Recruiting, Management, Call Centers, Leadership, Coaching, Labor Relations, Policy, Human Resources, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Benefits Administration, Sourcing
Education
Fort Lewis College 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Morningside College 1991 — 1993
Business Administration
Wayne State College
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Sofias Pictures LLC. June 2010 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. February 2007 - February 2009
Education
University of Iowa 2000 — 2004
Bachelor in Liberal Arts, English, Film
Le Mars Community School
The Schwan Food Company April 2014 - Present
Ellefson Consulting April 2007 - April 2014
Rembrandt Foods December 2010 - April 2013
Wells' Dairy, Inc. June 1982 - April 2007
Skills
Food, Dairy, Product Development, Manufacturing, Sanitation, HACCP, Microbiology, Food Industry, Food Safety, Food Processing, Food Science, Food Manufacturing, Ingredients, GMP, Quality Assurance, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, Food Technology, Cross-functional Team..., Packaging, Team Building, SQF, Quality Management, Meat, Bakery, 5S, Operations Management, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Frozen Food, Consumer Products, TQM, Food Service, Agriculture
Education
The University of South Dakota 1990 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations, 3.5
South Dakota State University 1979 — 1982
Master of Science (MS), Dairy Manufacturing, 3.5
South Dakota State University 1975 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Dairy Science
Wells Enterprises March 2014 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. October 2000 - March 2014
Wells' Dairy, Inc. November 2004 - June 2009
Wells Enterprises 2005 - 2009
Wells Dairy October 2000 - November 2004
Meylor Chiropractic January 1999 - January 2000
N.W. Iowa Credit Union January 1994 - January 1999
Skills
Employee Relations, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Sourcing, Onboarding, Interviews, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, College Recruiting, Personnel Management, Internet Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., New Hire Orientations, Hiring, Organizational...
Education
Iowa Western Community College 2011 — 2011
Associate's degree, Technical Studies
Western Iowa Tech Community College 1992 — 1993
Diploma, Information Word Processing
West Sioux 1988 — 1992
Tatum LLC September 2006 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2010 - September 2011
Weekenders USA 2001 - 2005
Coopers & Lybrand 1973 - 1978
Education
Augustana College 1969 — 1973
BA, Accounting and Economics
Wells Enterprises June 2005 - Present
Well's Dairy, Inc. February 2002 - June 2005
Wells' Dairy, Inc. April 1998 - February 2002
Gerber Products Company September 1993 - July 1997
Gerber Products Company June 1990 - September 1993
Gerber Product Company June 1986 - June 1990
Gerber Product Company March 1984 - June 1986
Skills
Sales Operations, Retail, Sales, Selling, Grocery, Budgets, Team Management, Retail Sales, Trade Marketing, FMCG, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Management, Sales Management, Merchandising, Account Management, Consumer Products, Key Account Development, New Business Development, Team Building, Brand Management, Market Planning, IRI, Pricing
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1981 — 1983
Batchelor of Science, Business Administration & Marketing
Diablo Valley College 1978 — 1981
Associates of Arts, Business
Wells' Enterprises Inc. February 2008 - Present
Well's Dairy September 2002 - February 2008
Wells' Dairy March 2001 - September 2002
Wells' Dairy, Inc. August 1992 - October 2001
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Product Development, Dairy, Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Troubleshooting, Food Industry, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Leadership, Food Safety, Team Leadership, Engineering, Automation, Forecasting, Procurement, 5S, Management, Process Engineering, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Value Stream Mapping, Logistics, Quality Management, Supply Chain, Food Processing, HACCP, Food Packaging, Kaizen, Food Manufacturing, TPM, Food Science, SMED, Production Planning, Ingredients, Inventory Management, Food, Quality System, OEE, Yogurt, Food Technology, Packaging, GMP
Education
Community College of the US Air Force 1986 — 1992
Generals
United States Air Force 1986 — 1992
Maintenance, Electrician, Power Lineman
Northern Michigan University 1988 — 1990
Generals
Western Iowa Tech Community College 1985 — 1985
JTPA
Northwest Iowa Tech 1984 — 1985
Automotive Engineering
Marcus community 1979 — 1983
diploma, general
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 2005 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 1998 - 2005
Skills
HACCP, Food Microbiology, Food Science, Food Safety, Dairy, Ingredients, Training, Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, Food, Food Technology, Sensory Evaluation, GMP, Food Industry, Quality System, Process Improvement, Kaizen, Dairy Products, Microbiology, Bakery
Education
South Dakota State University 1990 — 1997
Master of Science, Microbiology
Wells' Dairy, Inc. January 2009 - Present
Gateway 2000 - 2008
Skills
Employee Relations, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Performance Management
Education
Briar Cliff University 1989 — 1993
BA, Accounting
Securities America, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC 2003 - Present
Mercy Medical Center, Sioux City IA June 1998 - June 2002
Wells' Dairy, Inc. June 1992 - June 1998
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Leadership, Talent Management, Performance Management, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Personnel Management, HRIS, Interviews, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits
Education
Bellevue University
Business
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Red Ventures August 2014 - Present
Red Ventures February 2014 - August 2014
Red Ventures June 2012 - February 2014
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2011 - October 2011
Morningside College September 2010 - July 2011
Morningside College January 2011 - May 2011
Morningside College May 2010 - August 2010
U.S. Army August 2002 - August 2009
Skills
C++, PHP, Android, Java, C#, ASP.NET, Web Applications, CSS, Computer Science, HTML 5, MySQL, XHTML, JavaScript, Web Development, Databases, OS X, SQL, Software Design, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office, HTML, Management, jQuery, AJAX, Microsoft Excel, HTML5
Education
Morningside College 2009 — 2012
B.S., Computer Science
The Community Agency December 2011 - Present
Cannon Moss Brygger & Associates October 2004 - July 2011
Le Mars Daily Sentinel August 2003 - October 2004
Wells' Dairy, Inc. August 1997 - October 2003
Bass Advertising May 2002 - July 2002
Skills
Graphic Design, Advertising, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Layout, Brochures, Newsletters, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Direct Mail, Logo Design, Flyers, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Graphics, Marketing, PowerPoint, Outlook, Mac, Branding & Identity, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Flash, Adobe Fireworks, WordPress
Education
Morningside College 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
Le Mars Community 1986 — 1999
High School Diploma, General Studies
Royal Canin February 2014 - Present
Kellogg Company September 2012 - February 2014
Milk Specialties Global February 2012 - September 2012
Solbar USA February 2008 - February 2012
Wells' Dairy, Inc. January 1999 - February 2008
Skills
Dairy, 5S, HACCP, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, Food Processing, SQF, Dairy Products, SAP, Maintenance Management, Operations Management, Preventive Maintenance, Plant Management, TPM, Food Manufacturing, GMP, Root Cause Analysis, Food Industry, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain
Education
Ashford University 2009 — 2013
BA, Business Administration
ExxonMobil February 2013 - Present
RELCO, LLC January 2011 - January 2013
University of Minnesota August 2008 - January 2010
University of Minnesota May 2008 - August 2008
Wells' Dairy, Inc. May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Matlab, Mathematica, Linux, Windows, LaTeX, Fortran, Mathematical Modeling
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2010
Master of Science (M.S.)
Iowa State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Wells' Dairy, Inc. February 2008 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. March 2004 - February 2008
Wells Dairy 2004 - 2008
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SPC, Engineering, TPM, DMAIC, HACCP, SMED, OEE, Production Planning, Toyota Production System, Industrial Engineering, Operational Excellence, 5 Why, Process Engineering, Kanban, Food Industry, Six Sigma, Quality System
Education
Bellevue University
Wells' Dairy, Inc. Replenishment DriverWal Mart Dist WhseMay 2015 - Present
Desert labratory inc 2012 - Present
Wal Mart Dist Ctr February 1999 - January 2005
Exide Battery Corporation January 1993 - November 1996
US Army June 1989 - December 1991
State of Nevada Dept of Prisions August 1987 - January 1989
Skills
I work two full time..., Food Industry
Education
Centralia College 1979 — 1980
Interbake Foods September 2014 - Present
Interbake foods May 2013 - September 2014
Wells' Dairy, Inc. April 2007 - May 2013
Hormel Foods 2006 - 2007
L and L Insulation and Supply 2004 - 2006
Maytag 1998 - 2004
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Kaizen, Manufacturing, Employee Relations, Root Cause Analysis, Performance Management, Team Building, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Change Management, Leadership, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Process Engineering, Production Planning, Operational Excellence, SAP, Team Leadership
Education
Central College 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Mgmt
St. Olaf College CounselorNorthern Star Council, BSA2009 - Present
Wells' Dairy, Inc. August 2008 - May 2010
Education
St. Olaf College 2010 — 2014
Chemistry and Mathematics
Hormel Foods June 2014 - Present
Hormel Foods June 2013 - June 2014
Wells' Dairy, Inc. August 2012 - May 2013
Hormel Foods May 2012 - August 2012
AMC Theatres January 2008 - February 2012
Skills
Sales, Marketing, Analytics, AC Nielsen, IRI, Promotional Analysis, Forecasting, dunnhumby Shop, Siebel, HDS, Microsoft Office, Consumer Products
Education
Ball State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Michael Foods, Inc. January 2012 - Present
The Schwan Food Company December 2007 - December 2011
Wells' Dairy, Inc. 1992 - December 2007
Skills
SQF, Food Industry, HACCP, Food, Food Science, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, GMP, Food Safety, Sensory Evaluation, Quality Assurance, Ingredients, Food Technology, Food Microbiology, Dairy, Sanitation
Education
South Dakota State University 1983 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Dairy Manufacturing
State of Nebraska November 2014 - Present
Bunge March 2013 - Present
State of Nebraska May 2012 - March 2013
AEGIS Food Testing Laboratories December 2011 - April 2012
AEGIS Food Testing Laboratories September 2009 - December 2011
Stream Global Services June 2009 - August 2009
Morningside College October 2004 - May 2009
Wells' Dairy, Inc. June 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Microbiology, Physics, Quality Control, Microsoft Office, Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Chemistry, Laboratory, LIMS, Sop
Education
Morningside College 2004 — 2009
Bachelors of Science, Chemistry
Morningside College 2004 — 2009
Bachelors of Arts, Physics
Wells Enterprises June 2013 - Present
Sioux City Musketeers August 2012 - Present
Wells October 2012 - June 2013
Wells' Dairy, Inc. December 1992 - November 2012
Tyson Foods March 1987 - December 1992
IBP INC July 1986 - March 1987
Skills
Strategic Planning, Project Management, Change Management, Negotiation, Product Development, Customer Service, HACCP, Food Safety, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Budgeting, Effective Communication, Computer and Technical..., Creative Problem Solving, Interpersonal..., Cross-functional Team..., Organizational..., Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Budgets, Process Improvement, Food Industry, Food Processing, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Manufacturing, Dairy, Food, Management
Education
The University of South Dakota 1984 — 1985
Business Administration and Management, General
Wells' Dairy, Inc. August 2008 - May 2010
Education
St. Olaf College 2010 — 2014
All American Pet Proteins 2014 - 2015
Whitewave Foods September 2012 - August 2014
The Schwan Food Company 2007 - 2012
Wells' Dairy, Inc. July 2002 - November 2006
Skills
Product Development, Production Managment, Product R&D, Innovation, Creativity, Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, Brainstorming, Ideation, Commercialization, Benchtop Formulation, Patience, Passionate about work, Bakery, Dairy, Idea Generation, Ingredients, Food Manufacturing, Food Chemistry, Food Industry, Dairy Products, Food Technology, Food Science, Product Innovation, Food, Meat, Food Quality, Food Processing, Sensory Evaluation, Food Microbiology, HACCP, Frozen Food, Food Safety, SQF, Flavors
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1996 — 1998
Master's degree, Food Science
Oklahoma State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food Science Option of Animal Science