W.W. Grainger, Inc.
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DescriptionW. W. Grainger, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 industrial supply company founded in 1927 in Chicago by William W. Grainger. He founded the company in order to provide consumers with access to a consistent supply of motors. Customer service: 1 (800) 472-4643 Headquarters: Lake Forest, IL CEO: Donald G. Macpherson (Oct 1, 2016–) Subsidiaries: Zoro Tools, Inc., Acklands Grainger,
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W.W. Grainger, Inc. Employees
W.W. Grainger, Inc. November 2013 - Present
Mondelēz International (formerly Kraft Foods Inc.) January 2013 - November 2013
Mondelēz International (formerly Kraft Foods Inc.) October 2012 - January 2013
Kraft Foods, Inc. April 1986 - October 2012
Kraft Foods January 1996 - June 2005
Skills
Strategic Planning, Excel, PowerPoint, Corporate Communications, Research, Writing, Microsoft Office, Word, Team Building, Outlook, Editing, Corporate Social..., Customer Service, Analysis, Event Planning, Event Management, Problem Solving, Internal Communications, English, Volunteer Management, Promotions, Planning, Newsletters, Project Planning, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Leadership Development, Training, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Program Management, SAP, Leadership, Project Management, Teamwork, Data Analysis, Staff Development, Budgets, Change Management, Management, Market Research, Organizational..., Strategy, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Performance Management, Customer Insight, SharePoint, Cross-functional Team..., Nonprofits
Education
Roosevelt University 1992 — 2000
Bachelors
Jellyvision February 2015 - Present
Jellyvision October 2013 - February 2015
Jellyvision January 2012 - October 2013
Freelance March 2009 - October 2013
Backslash Interactive LLC October 2009 - November 2011
W.W. Grainger, Inc. June 2007 - January 2008
Northrop Grumman June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Software Architecture, DevOps, Web Applications, Web Development, Management, Amazon Web Services..., Information Security, Infrastructure Capacity..., Databases, Linux, User Interface Design, MySQL, JavaScript, Ruby, PHP, CSS
Education
Northern Illinois University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science
W.W. Grainger, Inc. December 2013 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. March 2009 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. April 2008 - February 2009
W.W. Grainger, Inc. September 2004 - March 2008
W.W. Grainger, Inc. January 2002 - August 2004
W.W. Grainger, Inc. June 1998 - December 2001
Rudnick and Wolfe 1997 - 1998
Keck Mahin and Cate 1996 - 1997
Helene Curtis 1995 - 1996
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patents, Social Media, E-commerce, Advertising, Intellectual Property..., Corporate Law, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Software Licensing, Joint Ventures, Employment Law, Due Diligence, Negotiation, Start-ups, Legal Writing, Competition Law, Mediation, Trademarks, Strategy, Legal Compliance, Legal Advice, Entrepreneurship, Trademark Infringement, Corporate Governance, Privacy Law, Leadership, Business, Litigation Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Copyright Law, Legal Research
Education
Northwestern University 2008 — 2009
KMI, Executive Management
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law 1991 — 1994
JD, Law
Michigan State University 1987 — 1991
Bachlor of Arts, International Relations and Affairs
Lahser High School 1983 — 1987
LWE
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry July 2014 - Present
Quad/Graphics Creative Solutions April 2014 - July 2014
C2 Graphics Productivity Solutions April 2014 - April 2014
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh August 2012 - February 2014
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh June 2012 - August 2012
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh April 2012 - May 2012
Miles Kimball Company 2010 - 2012
W.W. Grainger, Inc. February 2008 - November 2010
WTCA/Qualtim, Inc. December 2006 - January 2008
Leader Printing Company, Inc. May 2003 - November 2004
Skills
Catalogs, Brochures, Layout, Graphics, Illustration, Dreamweaver, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Facebook, Art, Photography, Magazines, Illustrator, Painting, QuarkXPress, Proofreading, Newsletters, Digital Photography, Publications, Copywriting, Mac, Graphic Arts, Marketing, Advertising, Creative Writing, Art Direction, Posters, Stationery, Typography, Image Manipulation, Drawing, Editing, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Pre-press
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design - BFA (English minor)
Madison Area Technical College 2001 — 2002
Web Design Certificate, Web Page Design
Fox Valley Technical College
Jazzercise
W.W. Grainger, Inc. February 2011 - Present
Cranked Inc. Car Club April 2007 - Present
Skills
Cold Calling, Sales Process, Account Management, Forecasting, Sales, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Presentations, New Business Development, Selling, Solution Selling, Customer Service, Process Improvement, SAP, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Team Building
Education
Rasmussen College-Illinois
Ferguson Enterprises August 2014 - Present
Global Orientations (GO) September 2012 - June 2014
Stay-at-home Mom and Volunteer 2002 - 2012
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1996 - 2001
Skills
Human Resources, Negotiation, Training, Selling, Account Management, Recruiting, Cold Calling, Hiring, Contract Negotiation, Interviews, Business Development, Sales, Leadership, Customer Retention, Sales Operations
Education
Purdue University 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General, Graduated with Highest Distinction from the Krannert School of Management
Elk Grove High School 1983 — 1987
Inspirations Photographic Art January 2007 - Present
Smiles of Hope January 2008 - March 2013
Lifetouch August 2010 - April 2012
Lifetouch Portrait Studios August 2010 - April 2012
PGT Industries March 2006 - October 2007
W.W. Grainger, Inc. April 1999 - January 2005
Skills
Photos, Commercial Photography, Fine Art Photography, Weddings, Digital Photography, Wedding Photography, Portrait Photography, Photography, Portraits
Education
Northcentral University 2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management
Horizon Healthcare Institute 2010 — 2010
Certificate, Home Health Aide & Certified Nursing Assistant
Ringling College of Art and Design 2008 — 2009
Certificate in Photography, Photography
National-Louis University 1991 — 1993
BA, Management and Business
North Central College 1985 — 1986
Bacheor of Arts, Business Administration and Management, General
DISContinuum Disc Golf Club February 2000 - Present
Randstad USA June 2015 - Present
Education August 2013 - Present
Woodland School District 50 December 2013 - April 2015
USA BlueBook / HD Supply April 2013 - June 2013
District 127, Grayslake North High School July 2011 - March 2013
The Law Offices of Mari-Jo Jacquette 2010 - 2011
The BRICK Cafe and Bookstore 2010 - 2010
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1999 - 2010
Skills
Layout, Graphic Design, Pre-press, Photography, Marketing, QuarkXPress, Direct Marketing, Direct Mail, Customer Service, Editing, Digital Media, Integrated Marketing, Blogging, Email Marketing, Management, Books, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Social Media
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1984 — 1988
B.A., English
Niles College of Loyola University 1984 — 1987
English, Theology, Philosophy
Oracle August 2012 - Present
Oracle November 2010 - March 2013
Oracle 2007 - December 2010
Hyperion Solutions 2003 - 2007
Hyperion Solutions 2001 - 2003
Hyperion Solutions 1997 - 2001
U.S. Robotics 1996 - 1997
W.W. Grainger, Inc. August 1994 - 1996
Skills
Business Intelligence, Essbase, EPM, OLAP, OBIEE, Oracle, Data Integration, Mobile Applications, Enterprise Software, Hyperion Enterprise, Analytics, Data Warehousing, Hyperion Planning, Product Management, Software Development, Integration, Requirements Analysis, Big Data, C#, VBA, Product Development, Java, JavaScript, Web Services, Business Intelligence..., Smartview, Application Development, Mobile Technology, Business Intelligence..., Group Presentations, jQuery, Xcode, Product Design, Product Strategy, User Interface Design, Software Design, User Experience, HTML, XML, .NET, Proof of Concept, Escalation, Dashboard, jQuery Mobile, HTML 5, Business Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Team Leadership, Data Analysis, Cloud Applications
Education
Northern Illinois University 1990 — 1994
BS, Finance
Grainger January 2015 - Present
Grainger June 2013 - December 2014
W.W. Grainger October 2011 - May 2013
W.W. Grainger, Inc. August 2004 - October 2011
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Time Management, Account Management, Sales Process, B2B, Solution Selling, Cold Calling, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Sales Management, Customer Retention, Salesforce.com, Selling, Management, Team Building, Key Account Management, Leadership
Education
Queens College 1995 — 1999
W.W. Grainger, Inc. September 2001 - February 2014
Grainger July 1985 - September 1995
Skills
Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, SAP, Risk Assessment, Staff Development, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Building Relationships, Organizational..., Account Reconciliation, Agility, Microsoft Office, A/R collections, International Trade, INCO terms, Training, Letters of Credit, SAP ERP, Team Building..., International Law, Staff...
Education
Arizona School of Real Estate and Business 2013 — 2014
License, Real Estate
Roosevelt University
W.W. Grainger June 2011 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc May 2009 - October 2011
Lab Safety Supply, Inc. March 2008 - May 2009
W.W. Grainger, Inc. September 2006 - March 2008
w.w.Grainger, inc April 2005 - September 2006
Kellogg Company February 1997 - March 2005
Squire Cogswell & Aeros Instruments 1993 - 1997
Skills
Organizational Design, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Mergers, Labor Relations, Human Capital, Succession Planning, Union Avoidance, Recruiting, Coaching, Mergers & Acquisitions, Performance Management, Employee Benefits, Workforce Planning, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Benefits Administration, Employee Engagement, Organizational..., Employee Relations, Personnel Management, Deferred Compensation, Organizational..., HR Policies, FMLA, Applicant Tracking..., HR Transformation, College Recruiting, Change Management, Team Building
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1992 — 1995
MBA
University of Wisconsin-Parkside 1989 — 1991
BS, Labor Relations and Personnel
Traverse Symphony Orchestra May 2011 - October 2013
Epicurean Classic - Traverse City, MI May 2011 - November 2012
W.W. Grainger, Inc. December 1991 - May 2011
Grainger 1991 - 2011
SLC Consultants - Chicago April 1988 - December 1991
Stenograph August 1980 - March 1988
Rand McNally August 1976 - April 1979
Skills
Executive Management, Solution Selling, Sales Process, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Management, Team Building, Income Statement, Forecasting, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, P&L Management, Sales Management, Sales Operations, B2B, Key Account Development, Selling, Marketing, E-commerce, Customer Retention, International Sales, Purchasing, Process Improvement, CRM, Sales Presentations, New Business Development, Supply Chain, Multi-channel Marketing, Vendor Management, Lead Generation, Product Marketing, Account Management, Key Account Management, Direct Sales, Training, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Nonprofits, Market Planning, Team Leadership, Coaching, Market Analysis, Cold Calling, Product Development, Logistics, Marketing Strategy, Salesforce.com
Education
University of Florida 1972 — 1976
Latin American Studies
Michigan State University 1965 — 1972
BA, MA, Economics
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1983 - Present
U. S. Air Force July 1977 - January 1982
Skills
Sales, Customer Service
Education
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College 1987 — 1993
Associates Degree, Supervisory Management
LimoLink June 2015 - Present
ImOn Communications April 2014 - June 2015
The Financial Group, Inc. January 2013 - April 2014
Global Wines Distribution - Iowa January 2012 - December 2012
LimoLink January 2011 - December 2011
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1989 - 2011
Skills
Process Improvement, Training, Business Process..., Leadership, Project Management, Business Analysis, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Management, Call Centers, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, CRM, Vendor Management, Business Continuity..., Iso 9000, LEED projects, Facilities Management, SAP, Consultative Selling...
Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
W.W. Grainger, Inc. June 2010 - Present
ThyssenKrupp October 2007 - June 2010
Skills
Account Management, Sales Process, Sales Management, Sales, Direct Sales, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Key Account Management, Customer Service, Negotiation, Salesforce.com, Contract Negotiation, Solution Selling, Selling, Income Statement, Sales Presentations, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Lead Generation, Customer Retention, Supply Chain Management
Education
Texas Christian University 2000 — 2005
Advertising, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, B
PwC 2014 - Present
FleetPride 2013 - 2014
Office Depot 2009 - 2013
BearingPoint (Formerly KPMG) 2007 - 2009
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Carex Health Brands 2003 - 2004
Memec / Avnet 2000 - 2003
The Home Depot 1993 - 2000
Costco Wholesale 1989 - 1993
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Operational Excellence, Business Strategy, Demand Planning, Supply Chain..., Reverse Logistics, Operations Research, Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Planning, Transportation Planning, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Consulting, Supply Chain..., Lean/Six Sigma, Financial Planning &..., Global Trade Management, Product Lifecycle..., Supplier Relationship..., Merchandising Strategy, Distribution Center..., Transportation..., Supply Chain Engineering, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, 3PL, Logistics, Process Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Six Sigma, Leadership, Supply Management, P&L Management, Logistics Management, Supplier Development, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Change Management, Business Process, Warehouse Management, Management Consulting, Operations Management, Global Sourcing, Lean Manufacturing, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Warehousing, Acquisition Integration, Procurement, Management
Education
Penn State University
San Diego State University-California State University
MBA
San Diego State University-California State University
BS
Stepan Company July 2013 - Present
John Crane Group Corporation [subsidiary of Smiths Group plc] September 2011 - July 2013
W.W. Grainger, Inc. November 2008 - August 2011
VWR International, LLC June 2000 - October 2008
Skills
Over 10 years in export..., Very familiar with OFAC..., Experience with export..., SAP/GTS experience, Ability to identify..., Export, International Trade, Customs Regulations, Import, Program Management, Export Controls, ITAR, International Sales, Trade Compliance, Sanction, Logistics, Global Sourcing, OFAC, Supply Chain, SAP, Management, Freight Forwarding, Customs Brokerage, International Logistics, C-TPAT, INCO terms, NAFTA, Shipping, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, International Business
Education
National-Louis University 2007 — 2009
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1996 — 1999
BA
A2A Interoperability August 2010 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. May 1989 - December 2009
Newark Electronics April 1998 - August 1998
Skills
Integration, EAI, Solution Architecture, Strategy, Leadership, Management, Program Management, Project Management, Team Management, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, A2A, B2B, E-business, E-commerce, ERP, Enterprise Software, XML, EDI, ANSI X12, EDIFACT, Supply Chain, Oracle, Databases, SAP, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Process, IT Strategy
Education
Monmouth College 1983 — 1985
W.W. Grainger, Inc. August 2009 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. September 2006 - August 2009
W.W. Grainger, Inc. September 2004 - August 2006
PeopleSoft, Inc. July 2000 - September 2004
PeopleSoft, Inc January 2000 - July 2000
PeopleSoft, Inc. November 1996 - January 2000
Independent Consultant 1996 - 1996
Anixter, Inc. 1994 - 1995
ITW Signode, Inc. 1992 - 1994
ITW Signode, Inc. 1990 - 1992
Skills
Selling, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Business Analysis, Management, Change Management, Integration, Strategic Planning, Business Process, Project Management, SAP, IT Strategy, Program Management
Education
Loyola University - Professional Enrichment Program 1999 — 1999
Certification, Project Management
Loyola University Chicago 1993 — 1995
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
The University of Akron 1980 — 1984
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
SalesChasers VCC LLC 2009 - Present
Windstream Supply LLC February 2008 - February 2009
W.W. Grainger, Inc. October 2006 - December 2007
Grainger 2006 - 2007
FleetCor February 2004 - October 2006
Marketing Dynamics June 2001 - February 2004
Nth Degree February 2003 - December 2003
Coverdell & Company September 2001 - July 2002
Composit Commmunications January 2001 - May 2001
VoiceLink, Inc. June 1999 - December 2000
Skills
Organizational..., Lead Generation, Cold Calling, B2B, Account Management, Appointment Setting, Business Development, New Business Development, Telemarketing, Small Business..., Database Development, Sales Skills Training, Inside Sales, Strategy, Databases, Sales Operations, Outsourcing, Sales Process, CRM, Solution Selling, Selling Skills, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Networking, Competitive Analysis, Trade Shows, Start-ups, Marketing, Leadership, Training, Selling, Direct Marketing, Project Management
Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 2006 — 2009
MBA, MBA
John Carroll University 1985 — 1995
BSBA, Marketing and Management
St. Francis deSales 1981 — 1985
Grainger September 2015 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. July 2012 - September 2015
W.W. Grainger August 2010 - July 2012
CDW January 2005 - August 2010
Clear Channel Communications 1998 - 2004
Skills
Dimensions of..., Microsoft Office, SAP/CRM, Adobe Acrobat, IBM AS/400, PromoSuite, Prophet, Photoshop, Avid, Bilingual, B2B, Strategy, Salesforce.com, Account Management, Cold Calling, Sales Presentations, Marketing, Direct Sales, Outside Sales, Sales Process, Sales, Sales Management, Creative Direction, Sales Force Development, Solution Selling, Building Relationships, Selling, Email Marketing, Inside Sales, Channel Partners, Customer Retention, Sales Operations, Human Resources, Qualifying Prospects
Education
The Ohio State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Social & Behavioral Sciences
Independent Consulting Co. May 2014 - May 2015
W.W. Grainger, Inc. December 2009 - May 2014
W.W. Grainger, Inc. April 2006 - December 2009
Fansteel, Inc. September 2004 - December 2005
Skills
New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Leadership, Market Planning, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, B2B, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing Management, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Market Research, Segmentation, Direct Marketing, Product Management, Sales Management, Product Development, Negotiation, Market Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Account Management, Customer Retention, Pricing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Executive Management, Database Marketing, Sales, Project Management, Marketing Research, Budgets, Training, B2B Marketing, P&L Management, CRM, Integrated Marketing, Brand Management, Go-to-market Strategy, Analysis, E-commerce, Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Microsoft Office
Education
Roosevelt University 2002 — 2003
MBA, Marketing
Medline Industries January 2014 - Present
NAVTEQ December 2012 - December 2013
Baxter Healthcare January 2010 - December 2012
W.W. Grainger, Inc. June 2007 - January 2010
Grainger 2005 - 2009
W.W. Grainger, Inc. June 2005 - June 2007
Baxter Healthcare Corporation May 2004 - June 2005
Baxter Healthcare Corporation September 2000 - May 2004
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Change Management, Cost Reduction, Process Engineering, Business Process..., Value Stream Mapping, PMP, Problem Solving, 5S, Project Portfolio..., Kaizen, Coaching, Program Management, Business Analysis, Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing, Process Mapping, DMAIC, Cross-functional Team..., Metrics, Process Optimization, Lean Initiatives, Root Cause Analysis, Process Development, Process Excellence, Project Planning, Performance Improvement, Business Process, PMO, Project Implementation, Change Leadership, Team Building, Outsourcing, FMEA, Process Management, ITIL v3 Foundations..., Business Process Mapping
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2003 — 2007
MBA, Business
MacArthur Corporation May 2015 - Present
Tapeman 2013 - May 2015
Argent Tape & Label 2009 - July 2013
Tapeman 2003 - 2009
Associated Shippers Supply 1996 - 2001
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1993 - 1996
Associated Shippers Supply 1989 - 1993
Skills
Arc Welding, Painting, woodworking/sculpture, Sales Management, Coatings, Direct Sales, Packaging, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Product Development, Plastics, Account Management, Flexo, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Sales, Customer Service
Education
Syracuse University 1982 — 1986
B.F.A., Painting and Sculpture
Sandler Sales Training 2012 — 2012
Continuing Education: Sales
Lawrence Technological University
Architecture
Lahser High School 1979 — 1982
General/Art
Applied Maintenance Supplies & Solutions August 2014 - Present
MSC Industrial Supply Co. June 2011 - August 2014
Actuant / Enerpac July 2008 - August 2011
MSC Industrial Direct January 2002 - August 2008
Oracle (Formerly Sun Microsystems, Inc) June 2001 - August 2002
W.W. Grainger, Inc. January 1988 - June 2001
Skills
Sales Management, Sales Process, Solution Selling, B2B, Sales Operations, Business Development, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Marketing Management, Team Building, Management, Channel Partners, E-commerce, National Accounts, Supply Chain Management, Channel, Account Management, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Direct Sales, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Northeastern Illinois University
B.S. Marketing, International Business
Roosevelt University
Certificate, Training
Webster University
M.B.A., Management
Mondelēz International January 2015 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. January 2011 - Present
Crowe Horwath LLP February 2007 - November 2010
Tribune Company May 1999 - February 2007
Arthur Andersen LLP April 1997 - May 1999
Skills
Financial Reporting, Due Diligence, Forecasting, Accounting, Tax, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Tax Research, Financial Analysis, Corporate Tax, CPA, US GAAP, Tax Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Auditing, Income Tax, International Tax, Internal Controls, GAAP, Financial Accounting, Account Management, SEC filings, SAP, Process Improvement
Education
Indiana University South Bend 1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Business, Major-Accounting
Kroger April 2015 - Present
Showcase Auto Mart, Inc. February 1996 - September 2000
W.W. Grainger, Inc. August 1994 - February 1996
Molique Management Corporation, Shayler Glen Apartments February 1994 - August 1994
The Mayerson Company, Hampton Farms Apartments March 1992 - November 1993
Skills
Organizational..., Organization Skills, Team Leadership, Facilitation, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Office Administration, Communication, Employee Training, Coaching, Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Events Organisation, Writing, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Management, Training, Leadership, Customer Service, Hiring, Sales
Education
Northern Kentucky University 1992 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Organizational Leadership with focus in Business Administration, Cumulative GPA: 3.4; GPA in Major 4.0
Glen Este High School 1985 — 1988
Diploma, College Preparatory and Honors/Advanced courses, 3.93/4.0
Baker Hughes September 2015 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. February 2015 - June 2015
W.W. Grainger, Inc. February 2014 - February 2015
Colorado Rockies Baseball Club March 2012 - January 2014
Colorado Springs School District 11 May 2009 - March 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Public Relations, Retail, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Photoshop, Public Speaking, English, Windows, Research, EMS, People-oriented, Cash Management, Inventory Control, Cpr Certified, Sales, Account Management, Data Entry, SAP
Education
Pikes Peak Community College 2013 — 2013
Emergenct Medical Services Certification, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Pikes Peak Community College 2011 — 2012
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies
W.W. Grainger, Inc. December 2013 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. December 2011 - November 2013
Skills
Social Media, Facebook, PowerPoint, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Sales, Outside Sales, Territory Management, Account Management, Administrative..., Government, Leadership, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Sales Force Development, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation, Advertising, Cold Calling, Solution Selling, Sales Operations, Sales Process
Education
Longwood University 2007 — 2011
Business, Management & Marketing
Fortune Brands Home & Security January 2015 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 2006 - 2015
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 2003 - 2006
PepsiAmericas, Inc. 2001 - 2003
PepsiAmericas, Inc. 1998 - 2001
Waste Management, Inc. 1997 - 1998
Waste Management, Inc. 1993 - 1997
Waste Management, Inc. 1989 - 1993
Aetna Life & Casualty 1982 - 1989
Skills
Litigation Management, Workers Compensation, Claims, Insurance, Risk Management, Underwriting, Property & Casualty..., Claim, General Insurance, Claims Management, Due Diligence, Casualty, Mergers & Acquisitions, Liability, Sales, Legal Liability, Financial Risk, Financial Analysis, Commercial Insurance, Commercial Lines, Enterprise Risk..., Risk Assessment, Workers' Compensation..., Employee Benefits, Claims Resolution, Brokers, Health Insurance, Claim Investigation, Subrogation, Executive Management, Professional Liability, Process Improvement, Mediation, Negotiation, Casualty Insurance
Education
Loyola University of Chicago
Fastenal November 2014 - Present
Randstad USA August 2014 - November 2014
W.W. Grainger, Inc. January 2013 - August 2014
W.W. Grainger March 2010 - January 2013
Reliable Rentals August 2008 - January 2013
W.W. Grainger June 2009 - March 2010
Enterprise Rent-a-Car Commercial Truck Division June 2007 - June 2008
Enterprise Rent-a-Car Car Rental and Commercial Truck Division December 2003 - June 2006
Target Corporation August 2002 - December 2003
RHB Ventures, Quality Challenge Tennis Tournament 1999 - 1999
Skills
Cost Benefit, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Solution Selling, Storage Solutions, Employee Training, New Business Development, Business Development, Business Planning, Succession Planning, Market Planning, Selling, Selling Skills, Strategic Selling, Value Based Selling, Consultative Selling..., Local Government, Government, Government Procurement, Government Contract..., Municipalities, Budgets, Forecasting, Customer Service, Management, Sales
Education
University of San Diego 1998 — 2001
BA, Business Administration with Dual Emphases in Procurement and Marketing
Orange Coast College 1995 — 1998
Siemens Industry USA November 2009 - Present
Smartsoft International Inc 2000 - Present
Haworth October 2008 - November 2009
Siemens January 2006 - September 2008
NBCUniversal, Inc. June 2005 - December 2005
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. July 2004 - April 2005
W.W. Grainger, Inc. November 2003 - July 2004
DTE Energy September 2002 - October 2003
BD October 2001 - August 2002
Lanier Healthcare July 2000 - September 2001
Skills
SAP Implementation, SAP ERP, SAP R/3, Integration, SAP EWM, SAP Logistics Execution, Business Process..., Business Intelligence, SAP Warehouse Management, Requirements Analysis, Gap Analysis, SAP, ABAP, Data Migration, SAP MM Module, SAP SRM, SAP Netweaver, SD
Education
Madurai Kamaraj University 1994 — 1997
MCA, Master of Computer Applications
SVN College, Madurai Kamaraj University 1991 — 1994
B.Sc, Physics
AbbVie October 2013 - Present
ACCO Brands Corporation June 2008 - October 2013
W.W. Grainger, Inc. October 2004 - May 2008
Akzo Nobel Chemicals 1999 - 2004
Velsicol Chemical Corporation 1995 - 1999
Montgomery Ward & Company 1992 - 1995
Skills
Transportation..., Transportation..., TMS, OTM, Oracle Transportation..., Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Diesel Fuel Cost..., Private Fleet Management, Dedicated Fleet..., Small Parcel Industry..., Contract Negotiations, Change Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Same Day Delivery..., Oracle Applications, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, Shipping, LTL
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2000 — 2002
MBA
Miami University 1988 — 1992
Business, Finance
W.W. Grainger, Inc. September 2012 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. April 2009 - November 2012
W.W. Grainger January 2008 - April 2009
W.W. Grainger, Inc. March 2006 - August 2007
W.W. Grainger, Inc. January 2005 - March 2006
Sears, Roebuck and Co. 2001 - 2005
Signature Brands, LLC July 1999 - August 2001
Ekco Housewares, Inc. 1998 - 1999
Ekco Housewares 1994 - 1998
Kemper Financial Services August 1992 - August 1994
Skills
Product Management, Product Marketing, Leadership, Management, Direct Marketing, Marketing, B2B, Strategy, Business Strategy, Segmentation, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Account Management, Sales Operations
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 1997 — 1999
MBA
Truman State University 1988 — 1992
BS, Marketing
Rolling Meadows H.S. 1984 — 1988
Observation On Demand, LLC Corporate Security DirectorACC Capital HoldingsApril 2004 - November 2007
W.W. Grainger, Inc. March 1979 - 1998
Education
Northeastern Illinois University
BA, Behavioral Science
Xylem Inc. May 2014 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. March 2013 - May 2014
W.W. Grainger, Inc. October 2012 - March 2013
Richco, Inc. December 2010 - June 2012
Richco, Inc. February 2005 - December 2010
Richco, Inc. October 2002 - February 2005
Cisco November 2000 - June 2001
eLoyalty, a TeleTech Company January 1997 - November 2000
Skills
Outlook, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Management, Human Resource Planning, Human Resources, Training, Process Scheduler, Team Leadership
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Interdisciplinary Studies and Human Resource Development
Oakton Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
W.W. Grainger, Inc. May 2015 - Present
IQPC December 2010 - April 2015
Skills
Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Account Management, New Business Development, Sales, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Salesforce.com, Project Management, Business Strategy, Cold Calling, Lead Generation, Marketing, Sales Presentations, Team Leadership, International Sales, B2B, CRM, Strategic Partnerships, Solution Selling
Education
Johnson & Wales University 2005 — 2009
B.A., Sports/Entertainment/Event Management
PLS Financial Services August 2012 - Present
Financial Executives International July 2014 - Present
Usher & Associates, LLC 2009 - August 2012
Jefferson Wells International 2005 - 2009
The Johnsson Group 1997 - 2005
VisionTek 1995 - 1997
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1987 - 1995
Kearney National 1984 - 1986
Alberto-Culver Company 1979 - 1984
Arthur Andersen & Co. 1974 - 1979
Skills
SOX, Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, Financial Management, GAAP, Executive Management, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Forecasting, Acquisition Integration, Budgeting, Compliance, Change Management, Financial Planning, SEC reporting, Risk Management, Manufacturing, Team Building, Management Consulting, Financial Modeling, Business Process..., Internal Controls, Business Planning, Six Sigma, Private Sector, Private Equity, Association Management, Business Integration, Start-ups, Business Services, Systems Conversions, Budgets, Managerial Finance, Strategic Financial..., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Audits, Auditing, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Cash Flow, Finance, Leadership, Cash Management, SEC filings, Variance Analysis, Business Strategy, Restructuring, Financial Services, Due Diligence
Education
Quincy University 1970 — 1974
B.S., Accounting
Task Medical Staffing, Inc. November 2009 - Present
Alternate Nurse Staffing Solutions, LLC November 2009 - Present
St. Mary's Hospital (Pediatrics)/Resurrection Hospital (Med/Surg) June 2009 - July 2009
St. Mary's Hospital (Pediatrics)/Lutheran General Hospital (Med/Surg II) August 2008 - November 2008
Evanston Hospital (Pediatrics)/Resurrection Hospital(Med/Surg) June 2008 - July 2008
Mather Pavillion (Geriatrics)/Alexian Brothers (Psychiatric)/St. Joseph's Hospital (Labor/Delivery) January 2008 - June 2008
Resurrection Hospital (Med/Surg) August 2007 - November 2007
Lifesource, Inc. March 2005 - August 2006
W.W. Grainger, Inc. March 1999 - December 2004
Education
Oakton Community College 2005 — 2009
Certification, Nursing - LPN
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. October 2011 - Present
People's Resource Center September 2011 - Present
Sara Lee Corporation March 2008 - August 2011
Sara Lee Corporation December 2005 - March 2008
Symphony IRI Group September 2005 - November 2005
Symphony IRI Group August 2004 - September 2005
Mosaic InfoForce (Symphony IRI Group) June 2001 - July 2004
Salon123.com / Karic Corp. September 2000 - May 2001
Management Consulting - Independent January 1997 - September 2000
DuPage County Health Department October 1993 - September 2000
Skills
Leadership, Value Stream Mapping, PDCA, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Change Management, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Coaching, Product Management, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Kaizen, Supply Chain
Education
DePaul University 1999 — 2001
Graduate Coursework, E-Commerce Technology
Northern Illinois University 1988 — 1992
B.A., Psychology / Philosophy
Twitter May 2015 - Present
Grainger October 2013 - April 2015
W.W. Grainger, Inc. March 2011 - October 2013
Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen April 2010 - September 2010
Mersky Vinyards August 2009 - December 2009
Alliance Redwoods May 2007 - June 2009
Alliance Redwoods January 2001 - May 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Team Building, Team Leadership, Project Management, Time Management, CRM, Training
Education
North Park University
Business and Youth Ministry
PrinterLogic March 2015 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. May 2013 - February 2015
W.W. Grainger, Inc. October 2011 - April 2013
Lincare Holdings, Inc. January 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Management, Sales Process, Selling, Sales Management, Leadership, Sales, Team Building, Salesforce.com, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, B2B, New Business Development, Customer Service, Outside Sales, Organizational Behavior, Direct Sales, Building Relationships, Higher Education, Sales Presentations, Sales Operations, Account Management, Cold Calling, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Solution Selling, Training, Key Account Development
Education
Southern Utah University 2009 — 2010
MBA, Business Administration
Southern Utah University 2006 — 2009
BS, Business Management
Utah State University 2003 — 2004
General Studies
Cedar High School
Donaldson Co., Inc. October 2014 - Present
Donaldson Co., Inc. November 2008 - October 2014
Donaldson Co., Inc. October 2005 - November 2008
Atlas Machine and Supply, Inc April 2004 - October 2005
W.W. Grainger, Inc. August 2001 - May 2004
Air Handling Equipment, Inc. May 2000 - August 2001
New Castle Engineering, Inc. June 1996 - May 2000
Franks Nursery & Crafts October 1985 - June 1996
Skills
Sales Management, Product Development, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Customer Service, International Sales, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Team Building, Pricing, Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Budgets, Process Engineering, Inventory Management, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Automation, Microsoft Office, Forecasting, Six Sigma, Microsoft Excel, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Development, Brand Management, Competitive Marketing..., Product Launch, Key Account Management, Team Development, Mentoring, Sales Reporting, New Business Development, Oral Communication, Relationship-Based..., Budgeting, Projections, Channel Sales, Territory Management, Company Vision, Corporate Identity
Education
The Ohio State University 1981 — 1985
BSBA, Marketing
Grainger Project ManagerWW GraingerSeptember 2013 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. August 1988 - Present
Skills
Process Improvement, SAP, Cross-functional Team..., ERP
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2003 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Elmhurst College 2000 — 2003
Finance
Grainger June 2013 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. July 2009 - June 2013
W.W. Grainger, Inc. April 2012 - September 2012
W.W. Grainger September 2007 - June 2009
W.W. Grainger March 2006 - September 2007
W.W. Grainger December 2004 - February 2006
Mentor Imports, Inc. April 2003 - December 2004
Skills
Product Management, Product Information..., Contract Management, Supplier Negotiation, Pricing Analysis, Pricing Strategy, Project Management, Catalog Layout, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain, Microsoft Office, Information Systems, Operations Management, Databases, Mandarin, Commodity Pricing, Multi Tasking, Customer Experience, Customer Service, Team-oriented, B2B, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Customer Satisfaction, Go-to-market Strategy, Inventory Management, Key Account Management, Management, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Negotiation, P&L Management, Pricing, Procurement, Product Development, Product Launch, Product Marketing, Project Planning, Purchasing, Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Presentations, Sales Process, Sourcing, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Management, Trade Shows
Education
Northern Illinois University 2000 — 2004
Bachelors of Science, Operations and Information Systems Management
Dream Big Developments September 2015 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. November 2012 - September 2015
Payless ShoeSource March 2008 - June 2013
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Cashiering, Loss Prevention, Customer Satisfaction, Telephone Skills, Retail Sales, Customer Experience, Customer Retention
Education
International Academy of Design and Technology-Chicago 2007 — 2010
Associate's degree, Interior Design
W.W. Grainger, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Bill Martel Racing / NASCAR January 2012 - Present
The Martel Group/HCS February 2012 - February 2015
NHL "Play It Again" for Charity 2001 - May 2012
FedEx Corporate Services May 1990 - February 2012
Skills
Sponsorship, Media Relations, Press Releases, Television, Sales, Entertainment, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Fundraising, B2B, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Advertising, Logistics, Recruiting, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Public Relations
Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 1982 — 1986
BA Communication, Public Relations, Media, Corporate Communications
W.W. Grainger, Inc. January 2009 - Present
Hewitt Associates April 2005 - October 2008
Sears Holdings Corporation 2000 - 2005
Tellabs, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Skills
Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Legal Compliance, Corporate Governance, Negotiation, Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Licensing, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employment Law, Due Diligence, Joint Ventures, Legal Research
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1987 — 1990
J.D.
Self Employed April 2014 - September 2014
U.S. Cellular December 2013 - April 2014
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 2006 - 2012
Walgreens 2005 - 2006
NorthShore University HealthSystem 2004 - 2004
Advanced Resources 2001 - 2003
Allscripts 2000 - 2001
Skills
Project Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Team Building, Vendor Management, Training Delivery, Training development, Recruiting, Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity Program..., International Project..., Project Planning, Organizational..., Strategy, Human Resources, Budgets, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Employee Training, Marketing, CRM, Onboarding, Management, Leadership, Training, Team Leadership, Fundraising, Performance Management, Coaching, Applicant Tracking..., Business Analysis, Talent Management, Consulting, Employee Relations, Business Development, Business Process..., Program Management, Leadership Development, Selling, Management Consulting, Employee Engagement, Organizational...
Education
Loyola University of Chicago
MBA, Marketing
The Ohio State University - The Max M. Fisher College of Business
Bachelor of Science, Productions and Operations Management
Aon Hewitt November 2012 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. February 2007 - November 2012
Hewitt Associates June 1999 - December 2006
Raymond Design Group 1996 - 1999
SGDP 1991 - 1996
Skills
User Interface Design, Information Architecture, Usability, Customer Experience, Web Development, User Experience, CSS, Agile Methodologies, JavaScript, User-centered Design, HTML, Web Analytics, Layout, Logo Design, Advertising, Interaction Design, Web Applications, Creative Direction, E-commerce, Email Marketing, SEO, Web Design, User Experience Design, Dreamweaver, Graphics, Brochures, Website Development, Content Management, Online Marketing, Usability Testing, CMS, Brand Development
Education
Northern Illinois University
BFA, Visual Communications
Quill.com, a Staples Company July 2015 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. September 2012 - June 2015
Avalon Risk Management March 2008 - September 2012
The Cornerstone Review January 2005 - 2012
Avalon Risk Management June 2006 - March 2008
Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship March 2004 - May 2006
Skills
International Business, Logistics, Commercial Insurance, Surety Bonds, Operations Management, Global Consulting, Risk Management, Marine Cargo, Freight, Process Improvement, Strategy, Business Development, Management, Training, Leadership, Transportation, Contract Negotiation, Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Data Analysis, Procurement, Account Management, P&L Management, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, E-commerce, CRM, New Business Development, Time Management, Business Strategy, Market Research, Consulting, Vendor Management, Insurance, Business Analysis, Finance, Sales Management, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2010 — 2012
MBA, Global Business, 3.94/4.00
Purdue University
Bachelor of Arts (Graduated with Distinction & Full Honors)
W.W. Grainger, Inc. February 2012 - Present
Allstate March 2011 - February 2012
Allstate Insurance September 2006 - March 2011
Foresight International November 2004 - August 2006
Navy Personnel Research Studies & Technology September 2003 - October 2004
Skills
Organizational..., Statistics, Employee Engagement, Human Capital Management, Data Analysis, Personnel Management, Job Analysis, Analytics, SPSS, Analysis, Training, Organizational Design, Change Management, Human Resources, Management, Program Management, Coaching, Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Organizational..., Performance Management, Business Intelligence, Leadership Development, Strategy, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Leadership, Process Improvement, Employee Training, Vendor Management, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Management Consulting, Workshop Facilitation, Culture Change, Consulting
Education
The University of Memphis 2000 — 2004
Ph.D., I/O Psychology
Loyola University Chicago 1996 — 2000
B.S., Psychology
W.W. Grainger, Inc. April-2017 — Present
Skills
Sales, Logistics, Supply Chain, Emergency Management, Operational Planning, Maintenance & Repair, Industrial Supplies, Sales Management, Account Management, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Marketing, Management, Direct Sales, B2B, Selling, Business Strategy, Solution Selling, Team Building, Strategy, Sales Process, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Marketing Strategy, Program Management, Pricing, Forecasting, Key Account Management, P&L Management, Cold Calling, Sales Presentations, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, National Accounts, CRM, Business Development, Product Marketing, Salesforce.com, Analysis, Product Management
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1986 — 1990
Bachelors - Business Administration
St. John Vianney High School 1982 — 1986
General Studies
Philips Healthcare November 2013 - Present
Hallberg Management LLC January 2012 - Present
Egon Zehnder International September 2010 - 2011
FTI Consulting December 2008 - July 2010
Accenture June 2005 - December 2008
Capgemini January 2004 - June 2005
Cap Gemini Ernst & Young May 2000 - December 2003
Ernst & Young (Management Consulting) September 1997 - May 2000
Bricker & Associates January 1997 - August 1997
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1995 - 1996
Skills
Healthcare, Strategy Development, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Management Consulting, Change Management, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Strategy, Start-ups, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Process Improvement, Leadership, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Business Development, Project Planning, Executive Management, Consulting, Procurement, Sales Operations, CRM, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Sales, Business Analysis, Outsourcing, Business Transformation, Vendor Management, Business Intelligence, Business Process
Education
The University of Chicago 2000 — 2000
Certification
Wolfson College, Cambridge University 1993 — 1993
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 1990 — 1993
MBA
Michigan State University 1980 — 1984
BA
W.W. Grainger, Inc. June 2012 - Present
W.W. Grainger April 2011 - June 2012
W.W. Grainger, Inc 2009 - March 2011
The Boston Consulting Group 2000 - 2006
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Acquisition Integration, Corporate Development, Strategy, Product Management, Management Consulting, Pricing Strategy
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2003 — 2005
MBA
Northwestern University - McCormick School of Engineering 2003 — 2005
MEM
The University of Chicago 1996 — 2000
BA
Google September 2013 - Present
Google April 2010 - September 2013
Google March 2008 - April 2010
DoubleClick Performics December 2007 - March 2008
W.W. Grainger, Inc. May 2007 - November 2007
W.W. Grainger, Inc. August 2005 - May 2007
Kaplan Test Prep June 2001 - August 2005
CDW August 1999 - May 2001
Education
Ohio University 1995 — 1999
BS, Communication
United States Postal Service December 2012 - Present
Rogue River Community Theatre Company September 2012 - Present
Professional Materials Management, Inc. November 2011 - December 2012
W.W. Grainger, Inc. January 2007 - October 2011
FedEx Kinko's April 2004 - December 2006
Pitney Bowes Management Services April 1990 - March 2004
Skills
Consultative Selling, P&L Management, Negotiation, Coaching, Closing Skills, Cross-functional Team..., Managerial Finance, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Change Management, Sales Presentations, Software Documentation, Selling, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Selling Skills, Sales Process, Team Building, Solution Selling, Customer Retention, Cold Calling, Management, Direct Sales, CRM, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Logistics, Strategy, Purchasing, Sales, Program Management, Key Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Pricing, Account Management, Business Development, B2B, Customer Service, Outsourcing, Budgets, Forecasting, Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Salesforce.com, Business Planning, Contract Management, Competitive Analysis
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
MBA, Management with a concentration in Finance, with Distinction
John Carroll University 1984 — 1988
BSBA, Management with emphasis on Accounting and Operations Management
W.W. Grainger, Inc. May 2012 - Present
Grainger March 2007 - May 2012
Grainger September 2003 - March 2007
W.W. Grainger August 1999 - September 2003
Shell Oil Company 1985 - 1996
Skills
Unified Communications, Vendor Management, Call Center, Operations Management, Account Management, CRM, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Change Management, Business Process..., Team Leadership, Avaya
Education
Saint Louis University 1990 — 1992
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Valparaiso University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
W.W. Grainger, Inc. April 1999 - Present
Education
Oakton Community College 1989 — 1991
Associates, Applied Science - Microcomputer Processing
Grainger February 2015 - Present
Grainger July 2014 - February 2015
Grainger December 2012 - July 2014
W.W. Grainger, Inc. August 2012 - December 2012
W.W. Grainger, Inc. June 2008 - August 2012
RiverPoint March 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Process Improvement, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Account Management, Time Management, Sales, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Sales Process, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing
Education
Ottawa University 2000 — 2004
BA in Business Administration, Business/Marketing
Skill IT Consulting February 2002 - Present
LEAFS Hockey Club April 2010 - July 2011
Tracking for Tomorrow, Today, Inc. (TivTT) January 2007 - December 2010
W.W. Grainger 1992 - 2001
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1996 - 1999
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1998 - 1998
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1997 - 1998
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1995 - 1997
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1993 - 1995
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1992 - 1993
Skills
New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Negotiation, Budgeting, Vendor Management, IT Management, Information Architecture, Server Architecture, Capacity Planning, Process Development, Process Optimization, Business Requirements, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Mentoring, Business Analysis, Change Management, Business Planning, Contract Negotiations, Problem Solving, Contract Negotiation, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, Coaching, MS Project, B2B, Process Engineering, Requirements Analysis, E-commerce, Marketing Communications, Project Planning, International Business, Visio, Start-ups, Customer Experience, Analysis, Strategy Development, Business Management, UNIX, Redhat, Solaris, Adobe Creative Suite, SQL/Oracle/My SQL, Windows Small Business..., Budgets, Sales, Strategy, Management, Marketing, Project Management
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 1995 — 1997
Masters, International Business
National Louis University 1985 — 1989
B.A., International Business and Business Administration
Grainger January 2013 - Present
Grainger January 2012 - December 2012
Grainger January 2011 - December 2011
Grainger July 2009 - January 2011
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 2007 - July 2009
Grainger February 2006 - July 2007
Delphi Corporation 2004 - 2005
Delphi January 2003 - June 2004
Delphi January 2001 - June 2003
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Account Management, Forecasting, Negotiation, Sales Operations, Process Improvement, New Business Development, Sales Management, SAP, Operations Management, Six Sigma, Product Development, B2B, Project Management, Management
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 2003 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), MBA - Finance & Strategy
Kettering University 1999 — 2001
Master of Science (M.S.), Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering
Michigan State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Richmark Label Company September 2008 - July 2011
Catalyst Paper (USA) Inc. January 2005 - November 2007
vCustomer 2003 - 2004
W.W.Grainger, Inc. 1999 - 2002
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1997 - 1999
W.W. Grainger 1997 - 1998
W.W. Grainger 1987 - 1996
Skills
Sales Operations, P&L Management, International Business, Sales Management, New Business Development, Brand Management, Management, Team Building, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Management, Negotiation, Program Management, Merchandising, Operations Management, Forecasting, Business Planning, SaaS, Marketing, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Solution Selling, Leadership, Selling, Product Management, B2B, Marketing Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneurship, Contract Negotiation, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Market Planning, Inventory Management, Sales Process, CRM, Business Process..., E-commerce, Product Launch, Direct Sales, Salesforce.com, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology Kent College of Law 1983 — 1984
Western Illinois University 1980 — 1982
Bachelor of Business, Marketing Management
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Certificate, Influence & Negotiation Strategies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Certificate, Strategic Marketing
W.W. Grainger, Inc. October 2013 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. January 2012 - Present
US Navy May 1990 - August 2012
W.W. Grainger June 2008 - January 2012
Grainger March 2007 - June 2008
W.W. Grainger, Inc. June 2004 - March 2007
Lithonia Lighting May 2002 - June 2004
Visiontek, LLC 2001 - 2002
Skills
Active DoD Top Secret..., SIx Sigma Black Belt,..., Six Sigma, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., DoD, Training, Budgets, Value Stream Mapping, Navy, Lean Manufacturing, Warehousing, Aircraft, Logistics, Management, Leadership, Strategy, Military Experience, Project Planning, Command, Military, Analysis, Military Operations, Business Process..., Aviation, Operational Planning, Security Clearance, National Security, Organizational..., Top Secret, Aerospace
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 2002 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, Accounting, Statistics / Econometrics
United States Air Force Academy 1986 — 1990
Bachelors of Science, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
NPL Construction Co. April 2015 - Present
Grainger July 2013 - December 2014
Grainger January 2012 - July 2013
W.W. Grainger January 2011 - December 2011
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 2006 - December 2011
Save-A-Lot May 2002 - February 2006
Product Development Corporation 2000 - May 2002
MOHELA 1996 - 2000
Webster University 1992 - 1996
Skills
Succession Planning, Onboarding, Operations Management, Talent Management, Change Management, Performance Management, Human Resources, HRIS, Employee Relations, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation, Employee Engagement, Personnel Management, Talent Acquisition, Strategy, Training, Leadership
Education
Webster University 1994 — 1996
Master's Degree, Human Resources Management
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1988 — 1990
Bachelor's Degree, Mass Commuinications
W.W. Grainger, Inc. April 2013 - Present
Motorola Mobility July 2010 - August 2012
Motorola Mobility January 2006 - June 2010
TPN 2003 - 2004
Upshot 2000 - 2003
Upshot 1999 - 2000
Sothebys 1997 - 1999
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Product Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Customer Insight, Direct Marketing, Brand Management, Account Management, Social Media, Online Advertising, Relationship Marketing, Creative Direction, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Mobile Devices, Online Marketing, Strategy, Marketing Research, Strategic Partnerships, Management, Product Launch, Creative Strategy, Product Management, Brand Development, Multi-channel Marketing, Leadership
Education
Northwestern University 2004 — 2005
M.S., Integrated Marketing Communications
Northwestern University 1994 — 1997
B.A., Art History
Schneider Electric August 2015 - Present
Schneider Electric June 2012 - Present
Square D July 2007 - July 2012
Schneider Electric July 2007 - July 2012
Neuro Resource Group 2005 - 2007
Armstrong Cabinet Products 2004 - 2005
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 2002 - 2004
W W Grainger 1998 - 2002
WW Grainger July 1990 - 1998
Skills
Building Strong Teams, Sales Management, Consultative Selling, Solution Selling, Marketing Communications, Collaboration, Marketing Strategy, Automation, Strategy, High Performance Teams, Account Management, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, B2B, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Management, Selling, Business Planning, Training, Salesforce.com, Competitive Analysis, Direct Sales, Key Account Management, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Product Development, CRM, Negotiation, Leadership, Team Building, Marketing, Start-ups, Change Management, P&L Management, Product Management, International Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Pricing, Sales, Product Marketing, Program Management, Business Development, Sales Presentations, Market Planning, Contract Negotiation, Customer Retention, Product Launch
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1987 — 1989
MBA, Business, Organizational Behavior
Lake Forest College 1981 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
W.W. Grainger, Inc. April 1997 - Present
Grainger 1997 - Present
On Assignment June 1992 - June 1996
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2003 — 2006
University of Rhode Island 1987 — 1990
BS, Food Science
Vistex January 2013 - Present
W.W. Grainger November 2007 - January 2013
W.W. Grainger, Inc. April 2006 - October 2007
Skills
Training, SAP R/3, Accounts Receivable, Business Analysis, Business Process, SAP
Education
Roosevelt University 2011 — 2016
Bachelor's degree (in progress), Accounting
Western Illinois University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology / Statistics
W.W. Grainger Inc. January 2011 - August 2013
W.W. Grainger August 2008 - January 2011
W.W. Grainger, Inc. August 2005 - July 2008
Stout Risius Ross, Inc. 2004 - 2005
Cintas Corporation 2003 - 2004
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 2007 — 2010
MBA, Accounting and Finance
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1999 — 2003
Finance
W.W. Grainger, Inc. September 2012 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. July 2010 - December 2012
W.W. Grainger, Inc. September 2008 - July 2010
W.W. Grainger, Inc. October 2006 - September 2008
W.W. Grainger, Inc. March 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Supply Chain
Education
Northern Illinois University 2000 — 2004
Baxter International Inc. June 2015 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. December 2014 - May 2015
W.W. Grainger, Inc. November 2011 - December 2014
W.W. Grainger February 2006 - November 2011
Skills
Property & Casualty..., Risk Management, Insurance, Claim, Financial Risk, Policy, Claims Management, Commercial Insurance, Strategy, Management, Underwriting, Workers Compensation, Legal Liability, Liability, Cross-functional Team...
Education
The Institutes 2011 — 2013
ARM, Risk Management
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2006 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Northwood University 2003 — 2004
B.S., Business Admin
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Beam Global Spirits & Wine October 2011 - March 2014
Quad/Graphics, Inc. (fka World Color (USA) Corp) February 2008 - October 2011
W.W. Grainger, Inc. July 2006 - November 2007
Wolters Kluwer United States, Inc. April 2001 - July 2006
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated October 1997 - April 2001
The Marmon Group, Inc. November 1989 - October 1997
Skills
Income Tax, Process Improvement, Tax, Tax Research, Accounting, Corporate Tax, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Tax Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
Northern Illinois University 2003 — 2005
MST, Taxation
McNeese State University 1975 — 1977
BS, Accounting
Retired February 2012 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 2004 - February 2012
Skills
Vendor Management, SDLC, Integration, ITIL, Process Improvement, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Cross-functional Team..., PMP, Project Portfolio..., IT Strategy, PMO, Visio, ERP, Business Process..., IT Management, SAP
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1971 — 1976
Ford Motor Company January 2015 - Present
Ford Motor Company September 2012 - January 2015
Valassis February 2011 - September 2012
Valassis October 2007 - February 2011
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 2005 - 2007
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 2000 - 2005
Skills
Process Improvement, Negotiation, Purchasing, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Budgets, Pricing, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Strategic Sourcing, Marketing
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management 2012 — 2013
Master's Certification, Supply Chain Management & Operations
Michigan State University 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Economy, 3.3
W.W. Grainger, Inc. July 2015 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc December 2008 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. September 2007 - December 2008
W.W. Grainger, Inc December 2003 - September 2007
Ty, Inc June 1998 - February 2003
Skills
Logistics, Management, Operations Management, Facilities Management, Team Building, Warehousing, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Distribution Center...
Education
National-Louis University 2005 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Highland Community College
Tootsie Roll Industries June 2008 - Present
O2Works September 2005 - June 2008
DARC Corporation August 1996 - September 2005
DARC Development August 1996 - September 2005
Grainger June 1984 - August 1996
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1984 - 1996
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 1981 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
W.W. Grainger, Inc. November 2011 - Present
Solvay Pharmaceuticals March 1998 - January 2011
Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc March 1997 - January 2011
Krimson Community Foundation 2006 - 2011
Kellogg Sales Company August 1980 - November 1996
Education
Oklahoma State University 1977 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration-Marketing
W.W. Grainger, Inc. July 2013 - Present
US Foods July 2012 - June 2013
US Foods October 2010 - June 2012
U.S. Foodservice, Inc. June 2009 - September 2010
Baker & McKenzie April 2006 - May 2009
DLA Piper November 2004 - March 2006
Renessen LLC September 2003 - September 2004
M&M/Mars January 1999 - June 2000
M&M/Mars January 1998 - January 1999
General Mills January 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Corporate Law, Mergers, Due Diligence, Dispute Resolution, Acquisitions, Trademarks, Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Cross-functional Team..., Team-oriented, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Advice, Management, Legal Research, Licensing, Corporate Governance, Joint Ventures, Leadership, Procurement, Strategy, Mediation, Start-ups, Legal Writing, Policy, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Training, Business Development
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2000 — 2003
MBA
Northwestern University School of Law 2000 — 2003
J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1992 — 1996
BS
St. Ignatius College Prep 1988 — 1992
Diploma
W.W. Grainger, Inc. October 2013 - Present
IBM February 1999 - September 2013
Skills
Semiconductors, Process Engineering, Testing, Troubleshooting, Integration, Process Simulation, Simulations, Automation, Manufacturing, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Thinking, Lean Tools, Lean Transformation, Cross-functional Team...
Education
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 1996 — 1999
Master of Science (MS), Electrical Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
Liberty Mutual Insurance October 2013 - Present
Allstate February 2012 - October 2013
Sears Holdings Corporation October 2010 - February 2012
W.W. Grainger, Inc. July 2008 - October 2010
NCH Marketing Services May 2007 - July 2008
USG May 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Employee Relations, Accounting, Benefits Administration, Business Networking, College Recruiting, Consulting, Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement, Exit Interviews, FMLA, HR Policies, HRIS, Human Resources, Interviews, Leadership, Management, New Hire Orientations, Onboarding, Organizational..., Performance Management, Personnel Management, Policy, Process Improvement, Program Management, Project Management, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Training
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
MA, Human Resource Management
Northern Illinois University
BA, Corporate Organizational Communications
Avanade Inc. February 2015 - Present
Weiske Law PLLC September 2013 - February 2015
W.W. Grainger, Inc. May 2012 - December 2012
Discover Financial Services January 2012 - March 2012
Hewlett-Packard Company January 2009 - May 2011
HP Enterprise Services August 2008 - January 2009
EDS, an HP Company August 2005 - August 2008
American Airlines December 1995 - July 2005
Hughes & Luce, LLP January 1993 - December 1995
U.S. District Court 1991 - 1992
Skills
IT Transactions, General Transactional, Litigation Support, BPO, Technology Transactions, Privacy, Outsourcing, IT law, Negotiating Contracts, Licensing Agreements, Data Privacy, E-commerce, Legal Writing, Contract Negotiation, Privacy Law, Financial Transactions, Procurement, Licensing, Due Diligence, Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property, Software Licensing, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
The University of Memphis 1988 — 1991
MBA, Business
The University of Memphis—Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law 1988 — 1991
JD, Law
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1982 — 1984
BS, Business Administration
W.W. Grainger, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Makita U.S.A., Inc. January 2013 - July 2015
Fein Power Tools January 2008 - December 2012
Skills
Product Marketing, Customer Relations, New Business Development, Account Management, Customer Service, Key Account Management, Sales, B2B, Sales Management, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Selling, Sales Operations
Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor's Degree
W.W. Grainger, Inc. January 2012 - Present
MA Rygiel Strategic Communications August 2001 - February 2012
Society for Marketing Professional Services 2011 - 2011
W.W. Grainger January 2000 - July 2001
Chicago Title 1999 - 2000
Kelly Services (corporate HQ) June 1996 - January 1999
Skills
Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Integrated Marketing, Speech Writing, Newsletters, Public Relations, Communication Training, Marketing, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Reputation Management, Public Speaking, B2B, Internal & External..., Project Management, Communications Planning, Crisis Communications, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Copywriting, Content Management, Change Management
Education
Northwestern University 1995 — 1996
MSIMC, Marketing communications and PR
Ohio University 1989 — 1993
BSJ, Journalism, advertising, public relations, psychology
W.W. Grainger, Inc. February 2011 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. August 2008 - February 2011
W.W. Grainger, Inc. April 2006 - August 2008
W.W. Grainger, Inc. November 2002 - April 2006
W.W. Grainger, Inc. July 2002 - November 2002
W.W. Grainger, Inc. January 2000 - July 2002
W.W. Grainger, Inc. September 1998 - January 2000
W.W. Grainger, Inc. August 1996 - September 1998
W.W. Grainger, Inc. July 1991 - August 1996
Skills
Leadership, Management, Change Management, Strategy, Team Building, Training
Education
Northwestern University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
W.W. Grainger, Inc. January 1988 - Present
Skills
Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., B2B, Solution Selling, Management, Selling, E-commerce, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Sales Process, Team Building, Pricing, Key Account Management, Account Management
Education
Robert Morris University 1985 — 1988
BSBA, Marketing
Douglas Ace Hardware August 2002 - Present
specialty underwriters 1995 - 2002
SU GROUP 1995 - 2002
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1988 - 1992
Skills
Marketing, Customer Service, Sales Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Sales, CRM, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Business Development, Customer Retention, Merchandising, Procurement
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 1992 — 1994
St. Norbert College 1983 — 1987
BS, Marketing, History
W.W. Grainger, Inc. May 2013 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. June 2010 - May 2013
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Leadership
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Economics & International Studies
College of American Pathologists (CAP) September 2012 - Present
SurePayroll March 2012 - October 2012
Brightstar Healthcare, Gurnee IL July 2010 - March 2012
W.W. Grainger, Inc. October 1988 - November 2007
Skills
SDLC, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Visio, Vendor Management, PMP, Business Intelligence, Management, PMO, IT Strategy, Project Portfolio..., Leadership, Integration, SharePoint, IT Management, ERP, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Team Building, Business Process, SQL, Software Documentation, Business Process..., Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Requirements Gathering, Software Project..., Budgets
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2003 — 2007
M.B.A.
W. W. Grainger, Inc. December 2012 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 2009 - December 2012
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 2005 - 2009
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 2002 - 2005
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 1999 - 2002
Bossert Industrial Supply 1996 - 1999
Skills
Account Management, Sales Process, B2B, Sales Operations, Cold Calling, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Team Building, Solution Selling, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Management, Selling, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Strategy, New Business Development, Pricing, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Management, Team Leadership, Customer Retention, Negotiation, Training, Change Management, Consulting, Business Process..., Call Centers, Management Consulting, Customer Experience, Operations Management, P, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Building Relationships, Project Management, Procurement, Business Development, Coaching, E-commerce
Education
University of Phoenix 2005 — 2009
BSBM
Indiana Wesleyan University 1997 — 1998
Undergraduate
Greenleaf Energy Solutions May 2012 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 2009 - June 2011
Alliance Energy Solutions January 2000 - November 2009
Skills
Sales Management, Solution Selling, New Business Development, Sales Process, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Negotiation, B2B, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Strategy, Manufacturing
Education
Quinnipiac University 1986 — 1989
Computer Information Systems
Ajilon December 2014 - Present
Rhoades Levy Law Group P.C. February 2014 - August 2014
Northwestern University January 2013 - February 2014
W.W. GRAINGER, INC July 2003 - November 2009
W.W. GRAINGER, INC. April 1988 - November 2009
W.W. Grainger, Inc. October 2000 - July 2003
W.W. Grainger, Inc. April 1989 - October 2000
W.W. Grainger, Inc. April 1988 - April 1989
ALTAIR CORPORATION September 1985 - March 1988
Skills
Benefits Administration, Corporate Benefits, Communication, Employee Benefits, Employee Wellness, Administrative..., Office Administration, Microsoft Office 2007, Department Budgeting, Budget Process, Data Validation, Vendor Relationships, Records Management, Survey Research, SAP, Expense Reports, Invoice Processing, Teamwork, Meeting Planning, Meeting Scheduling, Website Updating, Account Reconciliation, Budgets, New Hire Orientations, Human Resources, Onboarding, Time Management, Visio, Customer Service, Accounts Payable, Training, Employee Training, Administrative..., Team Building
Education
Oakton Community College 1982 — 1985
Associates, Applied Science in Office Systems Technology
Niles North High School
Kubota Engine America November 2010 - April 2015
W.W. Grainger, Inc. March 2010 - October 2010
OfficeMax February 2006 - April 2009
OfficeMax (Formerly Boise Office Solutions) June 2003 - February 2006
Reliance Standard Life Insurance / Personnel Network October 2002 - January 2003
Wheels, Inc. October 2000 - July 2002
Wheels, Inc. July 1996 - October 2000
Olsten Temporary Services / Wheels, Inc. February 1996 - July 1996
Skills
Customer Service, Access, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Troubleshooting, Account Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Outlook, Merchandising, Administrative..., Inventory Management, Lotus Notes, Management, Leadership
Education
Oakton Community College 1993 — 1994
Child Psychology
W.W. Grainger, Inc. September 2013 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. August 2011 - Present
W.W. Grainger March 2009 - August 2011
W.W. Grainger January 2008 - March 2009
W.W. Grainger July 2005 - December 2007
Skills
Strategic Communications, Reputation Management, Community Relations, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Media Skills Training, Speech Writing, Philanthropy, Issues Managment, Corporate Communications, Communications Planning, Corporate Branding, Corporate Social...
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2003 — 2006
MBA
Saint Mary's College 1990 — 1994
BA
Unemployed seeking new opportunities August 2015 - Present
Atlanta Check Cashers, Inc November 2002 - Present
A+ Printing, Inc. May 2009 - October 2010
Hewlett-Packard Company January 1996 - November 2002
Volt Temporary Service January 1995 - January 1996
MSC Industrial Supply January 1994 - January 1995
W.W. Grainger, Inc. January 1988 - June 1993
Museum Collections, Inc January 1987 - January 1988
Commtron Corporation January 1986 - January 1987
Thomas Engineering, Inc January 1981 - January 1986
Skills
Project Management, Program Management, Process Improvement, Process Management, Negotiation, Change Management, Solution Implementation
Education
Roosevelt University 1992 — 1994
Marketing and Mathematics
Rockford University 1979 — 1980
Accounting and Computer Science
Hoffman Estates High School 1975 — 1979
Diploma
St. Hubert's Catholic School 1969 — 1975
Other Training
W.W. Grainger, Inc. July 2012 - November 2013
Portland State University September 2009 - June 2012
INROADS 2008 - 2012
Liberty Northwest Insurance June 2009 - September 2011
Donate Life America October 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Fundraising, Community Outreach, Competitive Analysis, Higher Education, Marketing, Event Planning, Research, Public Relations, Social Media, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Sales, Customer Service, Time Management, Maintaining Strong..., Consultative Selling..., SPIN Selling, Problem Solving, New Business Development, Supplier Negotiation, Building Relationships, Client Rapport, Account Management, B2B, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Solution Selling, Sales Presentations, Sales Operations, Customer Retention, Cold Calling
Education
Portland State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing
Woodburn High School 2005 — 2008
Anixter July 2012 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. September 2007 - June 2012
W.W. Grainger, Inc. April 2005 - September 2007
Tradesmen International, Inc. January 2002 - March 2005
Tradesmen International, Inc. January 2000 - December 2001
Tradesmen International, Inc. December 1997 - December 2000
Skills
Recruiting, Sales, Human Resources, Account Management, Cold Calling, New Business Development, Sales Process, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Solution Selling, Management, Leadership, Team Building, Negotiation, Sales Operations, Strategy
Education
United States Naval Reserve 1992 — 2000
Intelligence Specialist, Top Secret Clearance
Radford University 1990 — 1996
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management, Marketing, and Sales
Benedictine College Preparatory 1986 — 1990
W.W. Grainger, Inc. October 2006 - October 2013
Grainger September 2006 - October 2013
W.W. Grainger, Inc. September 2005 - September 2006
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1993 - 2005
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1988 - 1993
Skills
Business Intelligence, Business Process, SAP, Business Analysis, Visio, Business Objects, SAP BW, SAP BI, Product Management, Process Improvement, SDLC, Integration, ERP, Requirements Analysis, CPIM - APICs certiffied, SAP BW Query Designer, SAP Business Objects...
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Science/Information and Decision Science, Information and Decision Science
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information and Decision Sciences
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 2008 - 2009
Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
W.W. Grainger, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Lakeside International Trucks February 2015 - April 2015
Aerotek August 2013 - October 2014
SYNCREON November 2012 - August 2013
Barnes International Ltd April 2012 - October 2012
Lowe's Distribution November 2006 - June 2011
Snap-on Tools August 2004 - September 2006
Telespectrum Worldwide Inc March 2004 - June 2004
MCI World Com November 2003 - March 2004
Capital Acquisitions & Management Co January 2003 - October 2003
Skills
•Proficient in the..., •Skilled in..., Knowledgeable and..., Possess a strong..., Excellent..., Detail-oriented,..., Team player with the...
Education
Rock Valley College 2012 — 2013
Business Administration
Northern IL University 1997 — 1998
Business Administration and Management, General