Wells Enterprises, Inc.
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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 Enterprises, Inc. Employees
Wells Enterprises February 2003 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. February 2003 - Present
State of South Dakota 1999 - 2002
State of Wyoming 1998 - 1999
Wellspring Family Based Services 1996 - 1997
State of South Dakota 1994 - 1995
State of South Dakota 1993 - 1993
Skills
Research, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Coupons, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Team Building, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Black Hills State University 1989 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Kellogg Company March 2015 - Present
The Restoration Effect, LLC. July 2014 - Present
Kellogg Company November 2011 - March 2015
Wells Enterprises, Inc. 2009 - 2011
Advance Brands 2003 - 2006
Skills
Food Science, 5S, HACCP, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, GMP, SQF, TPM, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, Food Industry, Food Safety
Education
Iowa State University 1998 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Food Science and Technology
Universidad de Puerto Rico -Recinto Mayaguez 1991 — 1994
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School
Angermeier & Rogers LLP July 2014 - Present
Quarles & Brady LLP July 2013 - July 2014
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals July 2011 - July 2013
Office of the United States Attorney - Northern District of Illinois January 2011 - June 2011
U.S. Department of Justice June 2010 - August 2010
Chambers of Chief Justice Abrahamson 2009 - 2009
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson May 2006 - July 2008
Office of State Senator Mark Miller 2006 - 2006
Wells Enterprises, Inc. May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Appeals, Intellectual Property, Criminal Law, Research
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law, Cum Laude
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2000 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Civil & Environmental Engineering
University School of Milwaukee 1996 — 2000
High School Diploma
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
Wells Enterprises Inc November 2007 - Present
Primebank January 1993 - Present
Wells Dairy Inc 1977 - 2008
Wells Enterprises, Inc. January 1977 - December 2007
Skills
Food Industry, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Food, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Dairy, Continuous Improvement, Business Strategy, Sales, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, P&L Management, Lean Manufacturing, FMCG, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Key Account Management, Consumer Products, Business Planning, Sales Management, Customer Insight
Education
South Dakota State University 1976 — 1977
Creighton University 1972 — 1976
BSBA, Business
Well's Enterprises Inc. April 2014 - Present
Aalfs Manufacturing March 2007 - April 2014
Southern Hills Eye Care April 2002 - March 2007
Skills
Merchandise Planning, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, IBM AS/400, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Budgets, Pricing Strategy, Sales Analysis, PowerPoint, Global Sourcing, Microsoft Word, Trend Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Demand Forecasting
Education
Briar Cliff University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Allianz Life June 2015 - Present
Allianz Life May 2014 - August 2014
South Dakota State University Mathematics Department August 2013 - May 2014
Wells Enterprises, Inc. May 2013 - August 2013
Floyd Golf Course May 2009 - August 2013
Skills
Applied Mathematics, Statistics, C++ Language, Actuarial Science, Computational..., Multivariable Calculus, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SQL Server..., MoSes
Education
South Dakota State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mathematics, Computer Science Minor
Joe and Ross Ice Cream April 2014 - Present
Wells Enterprises Inc. 1996 - 2013
Crocs, Inc March 2005 - June 2008
Walmart January 1993 - February 1996
Skills
Selling, Sales Process, Sales, Retail, Sales Prospecting, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Coaching, Customer Service, Sales Presentations, Key Account Management, Forecasting, Market Planning, Cross-functional Team..., P, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Account Management, Market Analysis, National Accounts, Product Development, Team Building, Time Management, Hiring, Cold Calling, Pricing, PowerPoint, New Business Development, Marketing, Training, Consumer Products, Management, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Direct Sales, Customer Relations, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management Information Systems, General
Sandoval High School 1984 — 1988
General Ed
Wells Enterprises Inc. October 2012 - Present
The Schwan Food Company March 2010 - September 2012
The Schwan Food Company 2009 - 2010
The Schwan Food Company 2005 - 2009
The Schwan Food Company 2002 - 2005
Skills
Pricing Analysis, Product Innovation, Management, Campaigns, Portfolio Management, Food Industry, Food, HACCP, Food Processing, Food Safety, Cross-functional Team..., Ingredients, Consumer Products, Food Technology, P&L Management, Customer Insight, Marketing Management, Product Management, Market Research
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1997 — 1999
Master of Science, Mathematics with Emphasis on Statistics
Wells Enterprises, Inc. 2007 - Present
Boys and Girls Home and Family Services April 1996 - September 2007
Girl Scouts of the USA - North Iowa and Sioux Trails Councils 1993 - 1996
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Brand Development, Media Relations, Newsletters, Marketing, Management, Event Planning, Leadership, Social Networking, Advertising, Press Releases
Education
University of Iowa 1985 — 1989
BA, Public Relations
University of Iowa
jarco builders ltd 2013 - Present
scare central September 2007 - Present
wells enterprises inc December 1992 - February 2013
Education
Iowa Lakes Community College 1991 — 1992
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
kingsley pierson 1977 — 1991
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals April 2014 - Present
Abbott Nutrition March 2013 - May 2013
Wells Enterprises Inc. November 2002 - February 2013
ThompsonMurray (now Saatchi & Saatchi X) July 2000 - November 2002
Great Plains Coca-Cola April 1998 - July 2000
Rogers Area Chamber of Commerce February 1997 - April 1998
Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce March 1995 - February 1997
Skills
Shopper Marketing, Consumer Insights, Consumer Trends, Strategic Insight, Strategic Thinking, Consumer Products, Budget Management, Promotions, Account Management, Brand Development, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, Co-marketing, Building Brand Awareness, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Customer Marketing, Creative Direction, Relationship Marketing, Consumer Insight, Market Research, Marketing Management, Event Management, Brand Management, Business Insights, Budgets, Leadership, Merchandising, Management
Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 1993 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism-Public Relations emphasis; Minor in Marketing
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism; Minor in Marketing
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
BNSF Railway May 2014 - Present
Gelita 2014 - 2014
Wells Enterprises, Inc. May 2011 - September 2013
Security Services April 2007 - January 2012
Skills
Shipping, Lean Manufacturing, Budgets, Supervisory Skills, Warehousing
Education
Southwest Minnesota State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management, Human Resources
Wells Enterprises August 2015 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. May 2013 - August 2015
Wells Enterprises, Inc. March 2012 - May 2013
ConAgra Foods December 2008 - February 2012
Skills
Food Packaging, Packaging Engineering, Food, Product Development, Food Science, Food Industry, Packaging, Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Consumer Products, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Technology, GMP
Education
Michigan State University 2010 — 2012
Master's, Packaging
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2004 — 2007
Bachelor's, Biology
Iowa State University 2002 — 2003
Biology
Wells Enterprises January 2014 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. June 2012 - January 2014
Campbell Soup Company October 2001 - July 2011
Campbell Soup Company August 1990 - October 2001
Skills
IRI, AC Nielsen, Spectra, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Nielsen, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Account Management, Sales Management, Retail, Sales, DunnHumby, Nielsen Answers, Oracle Applications, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Team Management, Organizational..., Retail Sales, Ice Cream, Consumer Package Goods, Team Building, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Consumer Products, Direct Store Delivery, Forecasting, Grocery, Management, P, Training, P&L Management, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Key Account Development
Education
San Diego State University-California State University
BA, Political Science and Sociology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Music Performance, General
Wells Enterprises, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Michigan State University Academic Orientation Program May 2013 - August 2013
Michigan State University January 2011 - January 2012
Education
Michigan State University 2008 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Food Science
PPG Industrial Coatings June 2014 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. December 2008 - June 2014
Total Logistic Control 2004 - 2008
Skills
Supply Chain, Warehousing, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, HACCP, Food Safety, Inventory Control, Materials Management, Oracle Warehouse..., Reverse Logistics, PKMS, Labor Management, SOP development, KPI Reports, KPI implementation, Safety, Hazardous Materials, Employee Handbooks, Cycle Counting, Quality Management, Raw Materials, Transportation, P&L Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, 5S, Microsoft Office, Manhattan Labor..., Provia Via Ware, OS&D's, Employee Training, Manufacturing, Purchasing
Education
Arkansas Tech University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Wells Enterprises, Inc. November 2012 - Present
Gopher Classic 2013 2013 - 2013
BoDeans Baking Group April 2005 - August 2012
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory Control, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Calendar Planning, Great Plains Software, QuickBooks, Time Management, Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Analysis, Training, Customer Service, Sales, Performance Management
Education
Dordt College 1999 — 2000
Bachelor's degree
Buena Vista University 1997 — 1999
Bachelor's degree
Wells Enterprises, Inc. 2002 - Present
General Mills 1996 - 2002
IBM 1995 - 1996
Procter & Gamble 1988 - 1995
US Navy 1983 - 1988
Skills
Leadership, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Business Portfolio..., P&L Management, Budget Management, Brand Licensing, Contract Negotiation, Teamwork, Cross-functional..., Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Brand Development..., Brand Architecture, Consumer Insight, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Global Marketing, Advertising, Innovation Management, Product Development, Product Launch, People Development, Coaching Staff, Employee Training, Customer Insight, Consumer Products, Strategy, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Innovation, Segmentation, Shopper Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Research, FMCG, P&L, Brand Development, Management, Business Strategy, Sales, Forecasting, New Business Development
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
Wells Enterprises, Inc. March 2013 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. July 2002 - February 2013
MCI 1993 - 2002
Worldcom 1993 - 2002
MCI-Worldcom 1993 - 2002
MCI 1993 - 2002
Data Networks September 1990 - June 1993
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory June 1987 - August 1990
Central Intelligence Agency December 1986 - August 1987
Skills
EDI, Perl, Shell Scripting, Automation, Information System, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Virtualization, Computer Science, Computer Hardware, Computer Repair, Computer Security, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Databases, Security, SQL, Networking, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Development, Linux, Troubleshooting, Visio, IT Management
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 1985 — 1990
BS, Computer Science
Wells Enterprises, Inc. August 2012 - Present
Long Lines March 2008 - August 2012
Gateway August 1992 - March 2008
Skills
Team Building, Strategic Planning, Call Centers, Coaching, Account Management, Sales, Project Management, HRIS, Strategy, Business Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Performance Management, New Business Development, Workforce Planning, Call Center, Customer Service, Talent Management, Sales Management, Succession Planning
Education
The University of South Dakota
MBA, Management, HR & Marketing
Wells Enterprises, Inc. September 2006 - Present
Morningside College August 2008 - December 2011
Wells Blue Bunny January 2004 - September 2006
City of Sioux City March 2002 - August 2003
Eagle Ridge Corporate Services November 2001 - August 2003
Great West Casualty May 1987 - November 2001
Skills
Public Relations, Change Management, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Training, Employee Relations, Marketing, Event Planning, Media Relations, Advertising, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Management, Employee Engagement, Program Management
Education
Royal Roads University 2010 — 2010
Executive Leadership & Communication
University of Northern Iowa 2000 — 2004
Public Relations
Morningside College 1985 — 1987
BS, Business
Kaizen Institute USA January 2014 - Present
Siouxland Lean Consortium August 2011 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. July 2012 - January 2014
Wells Enterprises, Inc. November 2010 - July 2012
Terex Utilities September 2010 - November 2010
Hub City, Inc. November 2005 - September 2010
Regal Beloit Corporation November 2005 - September 2010
Aberdeen Lean Forum April 2007 - August 2010
Honeywell International, Inc May 2003 - November 2005
Osmonics, Inc June 2001 - May 2003
Skills
Poka Yoke, Heijunka, A3, SIPOC, Value Stream, Cellular Manufacturing, 5 Why, Pareto Analysis, Lean Initiatives, Kaizen Facilitation, Line Balancing, Lead Time Reduction, Material Flow, Information Flow, Ishikawa, PDCA, SMED, OEE, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Modes, 5S, Kanban, Toyota Production System, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, SPC, Coaching, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, DMAIC, JIT, TQM, Green Belt, Operational Excellence, FMEA, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Process Mapping, Change Management, Problem Solving, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Sigma, QFD, Waste Reduction, Balanced Scorecard, Theory of Constraints, Manufacturing, Lean Thinking
Education
Northern State University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Wells Enterprises, Inc. August 2008 - Present
Pepsi / Canada Dry October 2006 - July 2008
ICI Uniqema July 2002 - October 2006
General Electric - Aircraft Engines June 1998 - July 2002
DuPont Pioneer September 1995 - June 1998
Monsanto March 1993 - September 1995
PepsiCo Frito-Lay December 1990 - April 1993
Cummins Engine March 1988 - December 1990
Skills
Internal Communications, Collective Bargaining, Succession Planning, Change Management, Human Resources, Organizational..., Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Executive Management, Executive Coaching, Executive Team, Employee Benefits, Compensation & Benefit, Executive Compensation..., Strategy, Personnel Management, Employee Relations, HRIS, Management, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Temporary Placement, Deferred Compensation, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Onboarding
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1985 — 1987
MBA, Human Resources
Purdue University 1982 — 1985
B.S., Organizational Leadership and Production Mgmt
Chesterton High School 1978 — 1982
HS diploma, College prep
Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation June 2012 - Present
Continental Automotive Systems 2011 - 2012
Oakland University 2005 - 2012
Emergent BioSolutions 2010 - 2011
Wells Enterprises, Inc. February 2009 - November 2010
Champion Enterprises 2005 - 2008
form by function Design & Consulting 2003 - 2005
DaimlerChrysler April 2002 - August 2003
Auburn Hills Christian School 2001 - 2003
Oakland University 2000 - 2003
Skills
Organizational..., Organizational Change, Problem Solving, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Process Consulting, Talent Management, Talent Assessment, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Culture Management, Management Consulting, Instructional Design, Leadership Development, Training & Development, Organizational..., Lean Manufacturing, Talent Development, Performance Management, Competency Management, Career Development, Performance Consulting, Strategic Planning, Onboarding, Organizational Design, Performance Improvement, Change Management, Team Building, Training, Consulting, Employee Relations, Process Improvement, Executive Coaching, Human Resources, Recruiting, Management, Team Management, Talent Management..., Talent Acquisition
Education
Oakland University
MTD, Training & Development
Oakland University
BS, General Studies
ConAgra Foods June 2013 - Present
ConAgra Foods April 2011 - June 2013
ConAgra Foods March 2009 - April 2011
ConAgra Foods December 2006 - March 2009
Wells Enterprises, Inc. June 2005 - September 2006
Valmont Industries May 2002 - August 2004
Skills
Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Capital Projects, Manufacturing, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Engineering Management, Quality System, Food Processing, Management, Food Industry
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Ready Pac Foods October 2014 - Present
Serco October 2013 - October 2014
Wells Enterprises, Inc. June 2008 - July 2013
Timex Group USA Inc. March 2007 - June 2008
Kraft Foods April 2006 - February 2007
Kraft Foods August 2004 - March 2006
Kraft Foods March 2004 - July 2004
Kraft Foods January 2000 - February 2004
Advanced Marketing Services 1997 - 1998
Sports Coverage, Inc 1987 - 1995
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Demand Planning, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership, Retail Category..., National Account..., Retail Sales Analysis, Global Project..., Leadership Development, Project Management, Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Supply Chain..., Management, Consumer Products
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1979 — 1983
BSBA Management and Public Administration, Business and Politcal Science
Boys Town January 2013 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. November 2012 - December 2012
Boys Town August 2010 - October 2012
Boys Town January 2009 - August 2010
Aflac 2002 - 2008
Sitel August 1996 - July 2002
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Benefits Administration, Strategic Planning and..., HR Best Practices, Executive Level..., Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Recruiting, Leadership, Executive Search, Employee Engagement, Deferred Compensation, Talent Management, Organizational..., Onboarding, Applicant Tracking..., Succession Planning, HRIS, New Hire Orientations, Employee Benefits, HR Policies, Interviews, EEO, College Recruiting, Leadership Development, Hiring, Conflict Resolution, Policy, Internet Recruiting, Compensation & Benefit, Labor Relations, Organizational..., Training, Management, Personnel Management, Coaching, Sourcing, Employee Training, HR Consulting, Strategy, Resume Writing, FMLA, Executive Coaching, Career Development
Education
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Science, Human Resources
Lincoln School of Commerce
Associates Degree, Administration
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Wells Enterprises, Inc. January 2011 - January 2015
Montclair Consulting Group, LLC July 2010 - December 2010
Harry and David April 2009 - April 2010
Harry and David March 2008 - April 2009
Harry and David September 2000 - March 2008
IBM Global Services October 1997 - September 2000
AC Nielsen October 1991 - October 1997
General Mills June 1986 - October 1991
Skills
Vendor Management, IT Strategy, Business Intelligence, ERP, E-commerce, Process Improvement, Leadership, Management, Project Management, Analysis, Data Center, Budgets, Data Warehousing, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Information Technology, Managerial Finance, Manufacturing, Marketing, Microsoft SQL Server, Negotiation, Oracle, Program Management, Retail, Security, SharePoint, Software Development, Team Leadership, Telecommunications, IT Management, SAP
Education
Portland State University - School of Business 1980 — 1985
BS, Marketing, Computer Science
Oregon State University 1980 — 1982
Engineering, Business
Sunset High School 1976 — 1980
GED
3C Institute April 2015 - Present
Hylton Consulting Services LLC 2008 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. 2008 - May 2014
North Carolina Biotechnology Center 2008 - 2009
KMC Telecom 2006 - 2008
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP 1983 - 2005
Skills
Corporate Strategy..., Strategic Leadership, Change Management, Mergers, Private Equity, Board Governance, Analysis, Leadership, Executive Management, Business Strategy, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Turn Around Management, Succession Planning, Business Planning, Finance, Acquisition Integration, Start-ups, Management, Venture Capital, Corporate Development, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Restructuring, M&A experience, Organizational..., Management Consulting, Board of Directors, Corporate Law
Education
Duke University School of Law 1980 — 1983
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
Baylor University 1976 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
HNI Corporation September 2014 - Present
HNI Corporation June 2014 - September 2014
The HON Company May 2013 - August 2013
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company July 2010 - August 2012
Wells Enterprises, Inc. May 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Leadership, Teamwork, Management, Marketing, Team Leadership, Logistics, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Training, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Flow Improvement, Inventory Management, Order Management, Transportation Planning, Work Ethic, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Agronomy, Microsoft Word, Sports, Social Media, Project Management
Education
Iowa State University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Supply Chain Management; Marketing
Akron-Westfield Community School 2007 — 2010
High School Diploma
The Dow Chemical Company August 2015 - Present
The University of Iowa August 2014 - May 2015
The University of Iowa August 2012 - May 2015
Dow Chemical February 2010 - August 2012
Dow Chemical September 2010 - April 2012
Boston Scientific May 2009 - August 2009
Dow Chemical January 2009 - May 2009
Dow Chemical May 2008 - August 2008
Dow Chemical May 2007 - August 2007
Wells Enterprises, Inc. May 2006 - August 2006
Education
University of Iowa 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Iowa 2012 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.)
Iowa State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Blue Ocean Innovative Solutions May 2014 - Present
Wells Enterprises Inc. November 2011 - May 2014
Wells Enterprises Inc. April 2009 - November 2011
Wells Enterprises Inc July 2008 - April 2009
Anderson Merchandisers December 2006 - July 2007
Colgate Palmolive May 2005 - December 2006
Colgate Palmolive October 2003 - May 2005
Colgate Palmolive April 2001 - October 2003
Colgate Palmolive December 1998 - April 2001
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Management, Supply Chain, Training, Sales, Categorization, Business Process, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, IRI, Grocery
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Bachelor's degree
Wells Enterprises, Inc February 2011 - Present
Perrigo 2005 - 2011
Perrigo May 2004 - July 2006
Perrigo 1994 - May 2004
Skills
Supply Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Packaging, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Materials Management, Production Planning, Six Sigma, MRP
Education
Eastern Illinois University
Western Michigan University
BA, Business Management
Pigott, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Skyline Exhibits Iowa Nebraska October 2014 - April 2015
Skyline Exhibits Iowa Nebraska May 2014 - September 2014
Iowa State University April 2013 - May 2014
Wells Enterprises, Inc. December 2012 - May 2014
Wells Enterprises, Inc. May 2012 - July 2012
Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Brand Development, Event Planning, Oracle, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Prezi, Microsoft Power Point, EventPro, System Administration, Research
Education
Iowa State University 2010 — 2014
B.A., Communication Studies
Iowa State University 2010 — 2014
Journalism & Mass Communication
Iowa State University 2010 — 2014
Community Leadership & Public Service Certificate
The University of South Dakota March 2014 - Present
The University of South Dakota August 2013 - March 2014
Wells Enterprises, Inc. May 2013 - August 2013
Jimmy John's May 2012 - 2013
Dancing with Celeste August 2007 - 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Dance, People Skills, Communication Skills, Social Skills, Interpersonal Skill, Time Management, Positivity, Fitness, Social Media, Social Networking, Human Resources, Staffing Services, Employee Wellness, Talent Acquisition, Critical Thinking, Customer Service
Education
The University of South Dakota 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Communication and Media Studies
Eaton - Hydraulics Business June 2014 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. January 2013 - June 2014
Wells Enterprises, Inc. June 2010 - December 2012
Kiefer Built, LLC February 2009 - June 2010
Kiefer Built, LLC January 2006 - February 2009
Cummins Inc. March 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Performance Management, Change Management, Employee Relations, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Organizational..., Talent Management, Recruiting, Process Improvement, Project Management
Education
Iowa State University 2007 — 2009
Master's degree, Business Administration
Buena Vista University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Pi Kappa Alpha - Delta Chi Chapter August 2014 - Present
Best Buy June 2014 - December 2014
Best Buy October 2012 - June 2014
Wells Enterprises, Inc. December 2011 - July 2012
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Sales, Leadership, Marketing, Retail, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Customer Service, Social Networking, Event Planning, Photoshop
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing and Management, Minor in Management Information System, Senior
Western Iowa Tech Community College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Wells Enterprises April 2015 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. December 2010 - April 2015
MBM Corporation April 2009 - December 2010
American Pacific Enterprises 2005 - 2008
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Recruiting, Process Improvement, Inventory Control, Logistics, Team Building, Operations Management, Warehousing, Warehouse Management, Management, Merchandising, Continuous Improvement, Retail, Microsoft Office, Cross-functional Team...
Education
AIB College of Business
AA, Business Administration
Wells Enterprises, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. March 2012 - January 2015
Wells Enterprises, Inc. August 1997 - March 2012
IBP, Inc. September 1992 - August 1997
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Procurement, Management, Forecasting, Purchasing, Kaizen, Organizational..., Training, Manufacturing, Performance Management, Team Building
Education
The University of South Dakota 1987 — 1991
BS, Health Care Administration
Wells Enterprises, Inc. May 2012 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. July 2010 - May 2012
Wells Enterprises, Inc. September 2008 - July 2010
Wells Enterprises, Inc. March 2008 - September 2008
Wells Enterprises, Inc. September 2003 - March 2008
Wells Enterprises, Inc. July 2001 - September 2003
Skills
Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, SQL, SharePoint, Business Intelligence, Database Design, Disaster Recovery, Oracle Applications, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Enterprise..., Oracle PL/SQL..., Oracle RAC, Troubleshooting, VB.NET, PL/SQL
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Management Information Systems
Office Depot May 2014 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. August 2012 - May 2014
Skills
Market Research, SPSS, Marketing Research, Advertising Research, Focus Groups, Qualitative Research, Customer Insight, Factor Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Ethnography, Consumer Insight, Strategy, Quantitative Research, Concept Development, Cross-functional..., Online Survey Design, Linear Regression, Logistic Regression, Cluster Analysis, Project Management, Storytelling, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Survey Design, Statistics, Confirmit
Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 2011 — 2012
Master's degree, Marketing Research
Burke Moderator Training 2012 — 2012
Focus Group Moderation Training
South China Normal University 2009 — 2010
Certificate of Study, Mandarin and Chinese Culture
Dordt College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
CIVCO Medical Solutions January 2014 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. December 2011 - January 2014
Wells Enterprises, Inc. October 2007 - December 2011
Red's Printing Co. March 1998 - June 2001
Walmart May 1986 - February 1999
Skills
Inventory Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Control, P&L Management, Vendor Management, Merchandising, Retail, Grocery, Demand Planning, Logistics, P&L, Supply Chain..., Purchasing Processes, Procurement, Supplier Sourcing, Supplier Performance, Supplier Quality, Strategic Supplier..., Invent, Vendor Managed Inventory, iSupplier, Food Industry
Education
East Central University 1984 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General - Finance
Sutherland High School 1969 — 1982
High School Diploma, General Studies, 12
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 Enterprises March 2014 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. June 2011 - February 2014
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, MRP, Food Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Purchasing, Demand Planning, Leadership, Supply Chain, Supply Chain..., Logistics, Production Planning
Education
Iowa State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Logistics & Supply Chain Management; Spanish
La Universidad Veritas 2010 — 2010
Spanish Language and Literature
La Universidad de Extremadura 2009 — 2009
Spanish Language
O-AT-KA Milk Products 2013 - Present
Twincraft Soap 2011 - 2013
Rhino Foods, Inc. July 2007 - April 2011
Wells Enterprises, Inc. July 2003 - July 2007
Diageo August 2000 - July 2003
United States Marine Corps April 1988 - April 1994
Skills
Product Development, Technical Services, Quality Assurance, Interdisciplinary..., Team Leadership, Innovation Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Cosmetics, Packaging Artwork, GMP, SOAP, Pilot Projects, Innovation Management, Pilot Plant, Materials, Management, Formulation, Packaging Machinery, Packaging, Team Building, Innovation, Sales Funnels, Food, Product Innovation, Flavors, HACCP, Dairy, Personal Care, Food Industry
Education
Penn State University 1997 — 2000
Master of Science (MS), Food Science
Penn State University 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science
Wells Enterprises, Inc. March 2013 - Present
Nestlé Professional Vitality Beverage August 2005 - July 2012
Coca-Cola Enterprises June 2000 - July 2005
Skills
Food Service, Retail, Sales Operations, Sales, Pricing, Account Management, Marketing, Merchandising, Purchasing, Customer Service, Selling, Customer Retention, Marketing Research, National Accounts
Education
Macomb Community College
Associate's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Brown-Forman April 2014 - Present
Kellogg Company June 2012 - April 2014
Wells Enterprises, Inc. March 2010 - June 2012
Red Blue Records and Booking December 2008 - September 2009
Epitaph Records June 2008 - August 2008
Des Moines Radio Group August 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Social Networking, Digital Marketing, Blogging, Advertising, Facebook, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Research, Copywriting, Marketing Research, Press Releases
Education
Simpson College 2005 — 2009
BA, Corporate Communications and Religion
Cargill December 2011 - Present
Cargill January 2011 - December 2011
Cargill August 2009 - January 2010
Cargill July 2008 - August 2009
Cargill May 2007 - July 2008
Wells Enterprises, Inc. 2004 - 2007
Skills
Plant Operations, Quality Management, Project management, SAP Logistics Execution, SAP ERP, SAP Implementation, SAP HR, Organizational Change..., Stakeholder Safety, Environmental Aspect..., Adult Learning and..., Plant Operations...
Education
South Dakota State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Dairy Science
Wells Enterprises, Inc. March 2013 - Present
Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. October 2010 - November 2012
Nestle USA September 2008 - October 2010
Nestle USA August 1999 - September 2008
Georgia-Pacific LLC February 1997 - August 1999
Bell Packaging Corporation January 1996 - February 1997
Greif 1994 - 1996
Skills
Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Packaging Engineering, Packaging, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, SAP, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Project Management, Corrugated, Logistics, DMAIC, Management, Manufacturing..., Purchasing, Food Packaging, Leadership, JIT, Agile Project Management, TPM, Process Engineering, Diplomacy, Green Belt, Plastics, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Consumer Products, Quality System, Firefighting, CAPE, Materials Management, Root Cause Analysis, First Responder, 5S, Supply Chain Management, MRP, Supply Management, Kaizen, Warehousing, Strategic Sourcing, Production Planning, ISO, Food Manufacturing, Low Cost Producer Team, Caterpillar Production..., Severe Weather Spotter, Team Center Engineering, TOPS, Value Stream Mapping
Education
Michigan State University 1989 — 1994
Bachelors, Packaging Engineering
Livonia Churchill High School 1985 — 1989
HIgh School Diploma with English Honors
Wells Enterprises August 2015 - Present
Wells Enterprises January 2014 - Present
Wells Enterprises April 2012 - December 2013
Wells Enterprises May 2011 - April 2012
EdVenture Partners January 2009 - June 2011
EdVenture Partners June 2008 - January 2009
EdVenture Partners October 2007 - July 2008
EdVenture Partners July 2005 - October 2007
Wells Enterprises, Inc. December 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Research, Brand Management, Market Planning, Advertising, Marketing, Sales Operations, Market Research, Marketing Research, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Marketing Communications, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insight, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Strategy, Budgets
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing/Management & Organizations
Wells Enterprises, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. August 1999 - December 2011
Meyocks + Priebe; Meyocks Benkstein Associates 1996 - 1999
Skills
Brand Management, Consumer Products, Food Industry, Product Development, Management, Integrated Marketing, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Nielsen, Strategic Planning, Food, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Marketing, Leadership, FMCG
Education
Iowa State University 1992 — 1996
BS, Ag Econ; PSA
Wells Enterprises, Inc. November 2011 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. 2008 - December 2011
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Customer Insight, Marketing, Food, Frozen Food, Ice Cream, Leadership, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Brand Management, IRI, Product Innovation, Trade Marketing, FMCG
Education
Morningside College 1989 — 1991
Georgia-Pacific LLC July 2014 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. January 2013 - March 2014
Sara Lee October 2011 - January 2012
Solo Cup Company July 1997 - August 2011
Golden Books Family Entertainment 1996 - 1997
Western Publishing Company 1989 - 1996
H C Prange 1981 - 1985
Skills
Consumer Insights, Marketing Research, Focus Groups, Market Research, Product Development, Customer Insight, Analytics, Key Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, B2B, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Segmentation, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Consumer Products, Market Analysis, Shopper Marketing, Pricing, FMCG, Marketing Management, Product Innovation, Market Planning, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Trade Marketing, Pricing Strategy, Brand Equity, Nielsen
Education
Marquette University 1990 — 1996
MBA, Business Administration
University of Wisconsin-Superior 1986 — 1989
BS, Business Administration
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 1976 — 1980
BBA, Major: Marketing, Minor: Economics
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
GDH Consulting Inc. February 2015 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. January 2009 - February 2015
Wells Dairy May 2005 - February 2015
Gateway 2001 - 2004
Gateway 2000 - 2001
Gateway 1998 - 2000
Skills
Change Management, Computer Hardware, Cross-functional Team..., Information Technology, Management, Networking, Operating Systems, Data Center, Servers, Software Documentation, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, VPN, Windows, Windows Server
Education
The University of South Dakota
The University of South Dakota
Continental Contitech January 2013 - Present
Wells Enterprises Inc. July 2005 - January 2013
Beef Products Inc. December 2002 - October 2004
MCI Worldcom December 1999 - June 2002
Skills
Kaizen Facilitation, Lean Manufacturing, Standardization, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Coaching, Quality, Poka Yoke, Six Sigma, OEE, Continuous Improvement, Lean Management Systems, Visual Management, Effective Team Meetings, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, Standard Leader Work, 7 Step Focused..., Project A3, Strategic A3, Layered Process Audits, TSP Mapping, Gemba Walks, Muda / Muri Analysis, Human Machine Interface, Standard Operating..., SIPOC, Work Flow Diagrams, Building Systems..., Waterfalls, Data Analysis, Kaizen, Leadership, Industrial Engineering, Process Improvement, Lean Tools, Black Belt, TQM, JIT, Kanban, PDCA, SPC, Heijunka, Theory of Constraints, ISO, Green Belt, Production Planning
Education
Northwestern College 1995 — 2000
Bachelors, Business Administration Management & Economics
Wells Enterprises, Inc. September 2004 - September 2014
Gateway 1997 - 2001
Gateway 1992 - 1997
Skills
Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Retail, Marketing Management, Advertising, Marketing, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Brand Development, Product Development, Product Marketing, Market Planning
Education
Briar Cliff University 1985 — 1991
Wells Enterprises, Inc January 2007 - Present
Gateway, Inc. 1988 - 2006
Skills
Hyperion Enterprise
Education
Morningside College 1991 — 1995
Interbake Foods August 2014 - Present
Interbake Foods January 2013 - Present
Wells Enterprises Inc. October 2006 - January 2013
Dreyers Grand Ice Cream,Inc. 1985 - 2006
Skills
Dairy, HACCP, Food Industry, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, Food, Ice Cream, Continuous Improvement, GMP, SQF, Dairy Products, Supply Chain, 5S, Food Microbiology, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Cross-functional Team..., Quality System, Food Science, Operations Management, Production Planning, TPM
Education
Buena Vista University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
NuStar Energy Corporation December 2012 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. June 2011 - November 2012
Transocean March 2010 - June 2010
British Petroleum 2007 - 2010
Chevron June 2009 - December 2009
HLC Associates 1995 - 2008
Center for Coaching & Mentoring 1993 - 2008
Chevron USA 1968 - 1996
Skills
Change Management, Performance Management, Leadership, Management, Business Strategy, Workforce Planning, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Organizational..., Cross-functional Team..., Leadership Development, Project Planning, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Talent Management, Budgets, Business Planning, Program Management, Training Delivery, Training, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Recruiting, Lean Manufacturing, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Process Improvement, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Executive Coaching, Management Consulting, Human Resources, Team Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Coaching, Team Building, Strategy, Staff Development, Negotiation, Logistics, Six Sigma, New Business Development
Education
University of San Francisco 1975 — 1978
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations
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
Wells Enterprises Inc 1986 - Present
Skills
Ingredients, Food Science, Dairy, TPM, Food Industry, Ice Cream, Product Development, Food Technology, Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, HACCP, Food Safety, Bakery, Dairy Products, Frozen Food
Education
Briar Cliff University 2010 — 2014
Bachelors of Art, Business Administration
Western Iowa Tech 2006 — 2008
Associates, Business
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1984 — 1986
AAS, Food Science
Wells Enterprises August 2013 - Present
Wells' Enterprises Inc 2011 - Present
Skills
Dairy, Ingredients, Food Science, Dairy Products, Food Industry, Food Safety, Food, Ice Cream, Food Microbiology, Product Development, Food Processing, Sensory Evaluation
Education
South Dakota State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Dairy Science
Wells Enterprises, Inc November 2013 - Present
Wells' Enterprises, Inc. January 2012 - December 2013
Well's Dairy, Inc 2007 - December 2011
FDIC June 1994 - July 1995
Skills
Marketing, Product Development, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Nielsen, Marketing Research, Brand Management, Trade Marketing, Market Planning, Marketing Strategy, FMCG, Marketing Management, Forecasting, Shopper Marketing, Change Management, Key Account Management
Education
Westmar 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management and Finance
The University of South Dakota
Wells Enterprises June 2015 - Present
Wells Enterprises January 2014 - June 2015
Wells Enterprises, Inc. August 2012 - January 2014
Schwing America June 2007 - August 2012
The Schwan Food Company January 2006 - June 2007
The Schwan Food Company March 2005 - January 2006
The Schwan Food Company June 2004 - March 2005
Lockton Companies 2000 - 2004
Melaleuca 1997 - 2000
Skills
Forecasting, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Business Analysis, Treasury, Finance, Managerial Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, Management, Accounts Receivable
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2001 — 2002
MBA, Finance, Marketing
Brigham Young University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Finance
Wells Enterprises June 2013 - Present
Wells Enterprises Inc. September 2007 - June 2013
American Income Life March 2007 - September 2007
Target September 2000 - June 2006
Country Club Village Apartments May 2000 - May 2001
Skills
Security, Emergency Management, Asset Protection, Fraud, Training, Workplace Violence, Physical Security, Surveillance, Training Delivery, Corporate Security, Loss Prevention, Cross-functional Team..., Interviews, Inventory Management, Investigation, Leadership, Policy, Private Investigations, Recruiting, Team Building
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 2000 — 2002
AS, Criminal Justice
Mane January 2013 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. January 2009 - January 2013
Wells Enterprises, Inc. August 2004 - January 2009
Smith Dairy August 1978 - August 2004
Skills
Product Development, Food Industry, Process Improvement, Food Technology, Dairy, Ingredients, Food Processing, Dairy Products, Food Microbiology, Food Manufacturing, Sensory Evaluation, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., GMP, Product Innovation, Flavors, Ice Cream
Education
The Ohio State University
B.S., Food Science and Nutrition
Wells Enterprises, Inc. January 1999 - Present
Orange City, Iowa July 1995 - January 1999
Skills
Manufacturing, Employee Training, Workplace Safety, Behavior Based Safety, Policy, Hazard Analysis, Training, EHS, Occupational Health, Cross-functional Team..., Root Cause Analysis, Accident Investigation, Food Safety, Process Improvement, Safety Management..., 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Continuous Improvement
Education
Briar Cliff University 1989 — 1993
BA, Business Administration
Wells Enterprises August 2015 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. September 2011 - Present
Wells Enterprises December 2009 - September 2011
Wells Enterprises January 2008 - December 2009
Wells Enterprises January 2006 - January 2008
Wells Enterprises January 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Applicant Tracking..., Benefits Administration, Change Management, College Recruiting, Compensation, Cross-functional Team..., Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, HR Consulting, HR Policies, Human Resources, Leadership, Management, New Hire Orientations, Onboarding, Organizational Design, Organizational..., Performance Management, Personnel Management, Process Improvement, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Team Building, Training, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation, HRIS
Education
University of South Dakota 2001 — 2003
MS, Human Resources Management
University of Northern Iowa 1996 — 2000
BA, Human Resources
Wells Enterprises, Inc. 2012 - Present
Pactiv Corporation 2006 - 2012
Kimberly-Clark Corporation 2000 - 2006
Brunswick Corporation 1993 - 2000
Foley & Lardner LLP 1990 - 1993
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1996 — 1998
MBA
University of Virginia School of Law 1987 — 1990
JD
The University of Chicago 1983 — 1987
BA, Economics
Cloverleaf Cold Storage July 2013 - Present
Northeast Community College August 2011 - Present
Well's Enterprises Inc. May 2012 - August 2013
Beef Products Inc. September 2007 - July 2011
GroundFX inc April 1990 - July 2007
Nebraska State Patrol August 1981 - April 1990
Skills
Risk Assessment, Homeland Security, Security, Physical Security, Emergency Management, Investigation, Criminal Justice, Program Management, Incident Command, Private Investigations, Criminal Investigations, Security Operations, Supervisory Skills, Public Speaking, Crisis Management, Executive Protection, Fraud, Public Safety, Security Management, Investigations, Surveillance, Law Enforcement, Crime Prevention, Evidence, Enforcement, Problem Solving, Teaching, Access Control, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Patrol, Administration, Risk Management, Security+, Interrogation, Police, Counterterrorism, Process Safety, Industrial Safety
Education
Columbia Southern University 2012 — 2013
Industrial Hygiene Certificate
Eastern Kentucky University 2012 — 2012
Occupational Safety Graduate Certificate, Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
Bellevue University 2006 — 2009
BSSM/MSSM, Security Management
Old World Spices & Seasonings March 2015 - Present
Wells Enterprises January 2015 - March 2015
Wells Enterprises December 2013 - January 2015
Wells Enterprises, Inc. January 2013 - December 2013
Wells Enterprises April 2010 - January 2013
Wells Enterprises September 2005 - April 2010
Kraft Foods September 2003 - September 2005
Kraft Foods October 1989 - September 2003
Skills
Grocery, Trade Marketing, IRI, Spectra, FMCG, Customer Insight, Nielsen, Food, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Management, Retail, Sales Management, P&L Management
Education
John Brown University
B.S, Organizational Management, Summa Cum Laude
Wells Enterprises, Inc. March 2010 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. December 2006 - March 2010
Ho Chunk, Inc. September 2004 - December 2006
First Federal Bank March 2003 - September 2004
Gateway August 1994 - March 2003
MCI September 1989 - August 1994
Hine & Company November 1987 - September 1989
Skills
SOX, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Budgeting, Accounting, Excel, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Finance, Internal Audit, Forecasting, Budgets
Education
Briar Cliff University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Wells Enterprises Inc. August 2007 - Present
Wells Enterprises Inc. August 2007 - Present
Harker's Distribution, Inc. 1998 - 2007
Westmar University January 1984 - November 1997
Skills
Onboarding, Recruiting, Human Resources, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits, Training, Customer Service, Labor Relations, Strategy, Management, Sourcing, Workforce Planning, Leadership, Team Building, Internet Recruiting, College Recruiting, Employee Relations, Career Development, Benefits Administration, New Hire Orientations, Deferred Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Temporary Placement, Applicant Tracking..., HRIS, Performance Management, Career Counseling, Interviews, Process Improvement, HR Policies, Organizational..., Vendor Management, Change Management, Executive Search, HR Consulting, Personnel Management, Organizational Design, Training Delivery, Coaching, Employee Training, Conflict Resolution, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, 360 Feedback, Technical Recruiting, Payroll, Administration, Performance Improvement
Education
Drake University
MS, Heath Education
University of Iowa
BS
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
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
ACCO Brands July 2014 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. September 2012 - July 2014
Polygroup Ltd. July 2011 - September 2012
General Foam Plastics Corp. May 2003 - July 2011
Skills
Management, Forecasting, Microsoft Office, Accounting, Sales, Microsoft Word, Program Management, Inventory Management, CPFR, Retail, Product Development, Process Improvement, Budgets, Market Research, Merchandising, Competitive Analysis
Education
Old Dominion University
Emory and Henry College
Wells Enterprises, Inc. June 1990 - Present
Skills
EDI, Process Improvement, Business Process, Business Intelligence, ERP, Business Analysis, PMP, Information Technology, Integration
Education
Bellevue University
BS, Business Administration
Northwest Iowa Community College
Associate, Applied Computer Science
INTL FCStone Inc. July 2015 - Present
ITA Group, Inc. November 2014 - July 2015
General Dynamics Information Technology August 2014 - November 2014
DuPont Pioneer May 2014 - August 2014
Iowa Department of Transportation January 2013 - November 2013
Telligen May 2013 - August 2013
Wells Enterprises, Inc. May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Java, SQL, C++, C, Visual Basic, Matlab, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, JavaScript, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Eclipse, C#, Solidworks, Catia, Customer Service, Oracle PL/SQL..., Visual Studio, Programming, XML Publisher, VHDL, ASP.NET MVC, Software Development, Leadership
Education
Iowa State University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Engineering
Le Mars Community Highschool 2005 — 2009
Wells Enterprises, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. June 2011 - March 2015
Wells Enterprises, Inc. February 2007 - May 2011
Interstates November 2006 - February 2007
Link Manufacturing Ltd. October 2005 - September 2006
Langel's Plumbing & Heating August 2004 - October 2005
Various General Contractors & Mechanical Contractors May 1996 - May 2003
US Army Reserves December 1988 - December 1996
US Army August 1984 - November 1988
Skills
HACCP, Dairy, Food Industry, Food Safety, Ingredients, SQF, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, TPM, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, Materials Management, Frozen Food, Food Science, Supply Chain, Production Planning, GMP, Food, Cross-functional Team..., Kaizen, SPC, Value Stream Mapping, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Leadership, Logistics, Management, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Quality System, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Training, Change Management, Team Leadership, DMAIC, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Supply Chain..., P&L Management, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing Operations, Quality Control, Team Building
Education
The University of South Dakota 1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Elementary Education and Teaching
Wells Enterprises January 2015 - Present
Wells Enterprises January 2014 - December 2014
Wells Enterprises, Inc. January 2012 - December 2013
Wells Enterprises, Inc. August 2008 - December 2011
Wells Enterprises December 2006 - July 2008
Cool Brands / Eskimo Pie June 2001 - December 2006
Pillsbury (Haagen-Dazs Division) / Nestle Ice Cream 1991 - 2001
PepsiCo - Frito Lay May 1987 - December 1991
Skills
Strategic Planning, Consumer Products, Key Account Management, Key Account Development, Sales Operations, Sales, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Food, Forecasting, Sales Management, New Business Development, FMCG
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Rice University
Executive Development Program
Southern Methodist University
Executive Development Program
University of St. Thomas
Executive Development Program
Wells Enterprises, Inc. June 2012 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. June 2010 - June 2012
Wells Enterprises, Inc. December 2008 - June 2010
Wilson Trailer Company May 2007 - November 2009
Harker's Distribution, Inc May 2005 - May 2007
Gateway September 1995 - March 2004
Skills
HTML, C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, CSS, Visual Studio, .NET, VB.NET, jQuery, SEO, Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, Project Management, SQL, Software Development, SDLC, Visio, Troubleshooting, SharePoint, Oracle, Windows, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Leadership, Management
Education
Dana College 1990 — 1994
B.S., Economics, Accounting, Finance
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
Diversified Business Solutions September 2011 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. April 2003 - September 2011
Wells Enterprises, Inc. September 1999 - April 2003
ConAgra, Inc. June 1998 - September 1999
Education
University of Southern California - Sol Price School of Public Policy
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public Policy, Public & Nonprofit Administration
University of La Verne, College of Business & Public Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Leadership & Management, Supply Chain Management
University of La Verne, College of Business & Public Management
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Auburn University
Financial Accounting
Wells Enterprises Inc. March 1997 - Present
Several food brokers January 1977 - January 1993
Des Moines Ia. September 1966 - March 1972
Skills
Retail Sales, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Retail, Outlook, Merchandising, Teamwork, Inventory Management, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Inventory Control
Education
Drake University 1965 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources Management and Services, B
Lincoln High School Des Moines Ia. 1962 — 1965
High SchoolDiploma
Wells Enterprises October 2013 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. May 2006 - October 2013
US Army June 2000 - June 2004
Skills
Troubleshooting, Microsoft Word, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Predictive Maintenance, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Windows, Equipment Maintenance, Manufacturing, English, Inventory Management, Infrared Thermal Imaging, Ultrasonic Testing, CMMS
Education
Northeast Community College 2004 — 2006
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Electro-mechanical Technology
Wells Enterprises, Inc. August 2009 - Present
Skills
Business-minded, Building Solid..., Build on exsisting..., Trade Marketing, Negotiation, Fund Raising, Retail Food Sales..., Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Marketing, Management, Public Relations, Retail, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Sales, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, FMCG, Strategy, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Development, Shopper Marketing, Direct Store Delivery
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Sociology
Wells' Enterprises Inc. 2004 - 2011
Gateway 1998 - 2004
Skills
Technical knowledge, Creative Problem Solving, Excellent communication..., Self-motivated, Flexible, Business / Functional..., Client focus, Consistency, Experience with..., Experience with..., Working knowledge of..., Copy Editing, Web Editing, Advanced knowledge of..., SharePoint Wiki, Advanced knowledge of..., Advanced knowledge of..., Advanced knowledge of..., Working knowledge of..., Working knowledge of..., Technical Writer, Content Editor, Customer Focus, HTML + CSS, Online Help, SnagIt, Web Development, HTML, SharePoint, Client Focus, Training, Software Documentation, Content Management
Education
Cleveland Institute of Electronics
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Electronic Engineering
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Computer Programmer
Wells Enterprises, Inc. August 2011 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. June 2004 - August 2011
BankFIRST February 2001 - June 2004
Skills
Finance, Payroll, Payroll Taxes, Multi-state Payroll..., Budgets, Budget Forecasts, Budget Reconciliation, Oracle, Microsoft Excel, Lawson HRIS, Hyperion Enterprise, Essbase, Accounts Payable, Cost Accounting, PeopleSoft, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Northern State University 1985 — 1988
Accounting and Finance
Cacique, Inc January 2015 - Present
Wells Enterprises Inc. September 2007 - November 2014
Western Quality Foods April 2000 - September 2007
Skills
HACCP, SQF, Food Microbiology, Food Industry, Sensory Evaluation, Ingredients, Frozen Food, Quality System, Dairy Products, Sanitation, Quality Assurance, Food, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management
Education
Southern Utah University
Bachelor of Science Degree, Criminal Justice
CJ Foods 2014 - Present
Wells Enterprises, Inc. 2010 - April 2014
Wells Enterprises 2004 - 2010
Wells Enterprises 1985 - 2004
Skills
Quality Assurance, Management, Budgets, FDA, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Food Processing, SQF, HACCP, Food Science, Food Industry, Continuous Improvement
Education
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science, Dairy Science