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David Zapf

David Zapf

Military Intelligence Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Value Added Director of Product Management

  • Education

    • Western Michigan University

      1995 - 2000
      BA Cum Laude German Studies 3.59

      Activités et associations :While attending Western Michigan University, I worked as a community coordinator in the residence hall program. Additionally I was a part of the Golden Key and other honor societies. During my senior year I started and co-managed a successful intramural soccer team after participating in other seasons. I recieved a first-class multi-disciplinary education from Western Michigan University. During my time there I studied German, history and political science.2017-2018 Took basic Spanish language classes at the Western Michigan University in order to improve my communication and understanding with key business relationships.

    • Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen

      1999 - 2000
      Study Abroad German Studies

      Activités et associations :During my time in Tuebingen I engaged in extensive international travel as well as participating with local soccer and American football teams. In Tuebingen I studied primarilly German language, history and culture while being surrounded by Germany and international students. 3.5 GPA

    • Latvijas Universitate / University of Latvia

      1997 - 1997
      Baltic Studies 3.5

      Activités et associations :I engaged in considerable international travel through central, eastern and western Europe while attending classes at the University of Latvia. I was also frequent attendee at the Latvian National Opera. After getting one of President Clinton's 2000/2000 Exchange scholarships, I gained the opportunity to study in the beautiful Baltic country of Latvia. While there, we engaged on educational trips to Russia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary and Austria meeting party leaders, presidents, ministers, supreme court justices and other eminent personalities in their home countries.

  • Experience

    • US Army

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2005
      Military Intelligence Manager

      I had the honor of serving my country in time of war. While depoyed to Iraq I was promoted. After returning to Germany, I was moved to a position managing the activities of intelligence analysts in maintaining personnel, physical and operational security programs.

    • Bechtel Corporation

      Oct 2005 - Nov 2006
      Construction Coordinator

      Managed contractors involved in a number of cell site upgrade projects for our customer. Projects included quality control, project plan review, procurement, supply chain auditing and contractor invoice approval.

    • MBG Marketing

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2012
      Sales Analyst

      -Conduct inventory, quality and sales analysis. -Forecasting annual crop production into specific quality groups.-Support sales and supply chain activities, providing direct contract management and sales support. -Member of a team responsible for reviewing processor GMP requirements, documentation and implementation.-Manage parts of analytical testing program.

    • Naturipe Value Added Foods, LLC

      Jan 2013 - now

      -Manage Value-Added supply chain including frozen fruit, dried berries, fruit concentrate, purees in a number of formats including bulk and poly-bags. -Communicate sales plan timing and requirements based on customer needs.-Sales and management to customer accounts.-Report on inventory positions, demand, sales velocity and quality data.-Facilitate communication with producers, ownership, sales and other key stakeholders to enable sales activity.-Procure materials and services to facilitate value-added business.-Analyze prior performance to provide actionable forecasts.-Manage inventory control and provide improvement feedback for inventory management capabilities. -Develop requirements for and test programs to provide greater visibility to both sales and product management teams. Voir moins

      • Value Added Director of Product Management

        Jan 2022 - now

      • Product Manager, Value Added

        Jan 2013 - Jan 2021

    • USDA

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
      Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee member

      -Nominated and named as FVIAC member for term from July 2020-July 2022 -Member Climate and Infrastructure sub-committee

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • HACCP Certification

      The International HACCP Alliance and Professional Food Safety LTD.
      Jan 2012

    • Heart Saver (Primeros Auxilios, RCP y DEA)

      American Heart Association
      Mar 2018

  • Volunteer Experience

    • USDA Foods Procurement Task Force Member

      Issued by North American Blueberry Council on Jan 2022
      North American Blueberry CouncilAssociated with David Zapf

    • Research and Development Advisory Board Member

      Issued by United States Highbush Blueberry Council on Jan 2021
      United States Highbush Blueberry CouncilAssociated with David Zapf

    • Feeding Programs Working Group Member

      Issued by American Frozen Food Institute on Oct 2021
      American Frozen Food InstituteAssociated with David Zapf

    • Volunteer Chef for Men Who Cook fundraising event

      Issued by The Music Center of South Central Michigan on Jan 2020
      The Music Center of South Central MichiganAssociated with David Zapf