Paul Marc Schwartz
St Paul, MN 55116
Phone: 651-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
Education
Undergraduate work: University of Georgia
Undergraduate work: Duquesne University, B.A. Existential Phenomenology: Psychology and Philosophy 1971
Attended Master’s Program: Existential Phenomenology: Psychology, West Georgia College
Graduated with Honors: Brown College PC-LAN Certificate 2001
Graduated with Honors: Cisco Net-Academy CCNA 2003
Compu-master Courses: NT Server, Network Administration, PC Repair
Graduated 4.0 Capella, Masters Information Services
Capella IT PhD program: graduated September 2018, 3.96GPA
Accreditation
Certificate for Networking for Intranets and Internets
Former Beta tester for Symantec and Microsoft Level 2
ISO 65 auditing
Certificate for PC Repair
A-Plus Certified, CNA/Novell Certified • Completed Net-Academy CCNA degree program
Certified Forklift operator OSHA
Certified School Bus driver, MN
Existential Phenomenology: Psychology
Computer Skills
Operating systems: CPM, MS DOS, MS Windows: 3.1, 95, 98 SE, ME, NT, XP, 2000, 7, server 2003, Linux, Mac OS 9 &10
Applications: Microsoft Office Access, Project, Publisher, Back Office, Publisher, Front Page, HTML
Adobe Programs: Photoshop, Illustrator
Hardware: A-Plus certified
Awards, Fellowships, Grants
Minnesota Governors Award for Achievement and Support of the Organic Food Industry
Honored by Organic Trade Association for Contributions as President (ne. OFPANA)
Co-Chair of the Ethical Practices Committee, member OMC/OSAC/OTA
Award for training from People’s Republic of China
Positions Held:
Current
Founder, Principal, Managing Director
Org Devas – 2005 - present
Consulting for European Union
Project director for Netherlands, confectionary division, U.S.
Education Para-professional
Special needs students
2017-2019
Special needs Transporter
Assist 2022
School Bus Aide 2017 - 2021
School Bus Driver
Centerline Charter 2013 - 2017
6 routes for Roseville District
Repeated on time bonuses, Recertified, DOT Physical, clean motor vehicle and criminal background records. License Requirement • Minnesota Driver License with Class B (school bus endorsement)
Systems Integrator and Store Network Administrator
Whole Foods Market St Paul, 2001- 2012
Design, Implement and Manage Bass systems, SCO UNIX, Win NT, 2000, DBX communication system, Scanning system, Programmable scales, Register system
Founder, Principal/Network Designer and Operator
Organic Developments, LLC 1969 – 2005
Designed, Implemented, and Maintained NT/ Win 95-98 LAN
Setup and administered 4 Websites
Designed, raised funds, and implemented four manufacturing plants with complete plc systems
Designed and implemented national direct mail program
Developed and reformulated numerous products for compliance with all international, federal, state, and private certification requirements
Developed and implemented numerous marketing programs for companies large and small
Consultant / Systems Designer and Operator/ Quality Manager
Organic Growers and Buyers Association 1997-2001
Setup corporate intranet and Internet: NT Server Win 95-98 systems
Developed and implemented inclusive Database system for tracking and ‘controlling’ all aspects of the Organic Certification process
Analyzed prevalent system for controlling the organic certification verification and assurance
Represented OGBA to numerous International certification, verification groups, and Governmental bodies. Negotiated foreign trade agreements
Founder and Managing Director/ Systems Designer and Operator
Organic Resources, Inc 1994-1996
Incorporated WAN with Organic Developments
Founded and developed marketing / manufacturing / distribution of Organic grain based products for Mainstream and Natural Foods Industry Presenter and panel member
Division Leader/Workgroup Administrator
Earth Trade, Inc 1992-1994
Developed and operated B to B remote purchase and Billing system, RAS for accounting
Founded and developed marketing / manufacturing / distribution of Organic grain and bean based products for Mainstream and Natural Foods Industry
Participated in planning and development of Central American production facility
Developed and implemented pricing / costing structure
Developed and implemented private retail / wholesale product line
Developed and implemented protocols for organic warranties and verification
Consultant / Marketing Director/Systems Designer and Operator
Millstone Milling Co 1990-1992
Installed and Operated Windows for Workgroups systems, Implemented Great Plains
Designed and Administered installation of new, state of the art milling system
Developed Funding vehicle for new facility and equipment
Analyzed and designed office network and computer systems
Analyzed and developed work systems and organizational structures
Responsible for new product development and extensive new retail package line
Consultant
Inner City milling 1991-1992
Designed and installed unique new flour milling system
Provided consulting services in areas of marketing, sales, and new product development
Founder / CEO / Millwright / Miller
Little Bear Trading co 1975-1991
Developed office computer systems and network: AppleTalk Network and Bulletin Board, Setup accounting, marketing, and remote marketing systems
Pioneered an organic food company specializing in whole grains, flours, and cereal products
Built and operated a high volume stone milling system
Established and administered marketing, sales, production, and management systems
Developed and nurtured national client and supplier base
Developed and marketed new product lines—pasta, snack foods, ready to eat cereals, and par-baked frozen dough products
General Manger / Millwright
Stockton Roller Mills 1974-1975
Restored and operated an historic water powered flourmill
Created and implemented a National Marketing plan
Identified and developed organic food supply network
Publications
Numerous articles and papers on organic certification, agriculture and food production
“The Tradition of Organic Food”, Taste Life; The Organic Choice, Vital Health Publishing, 1998
“Auditing Organic products in China” for People’s Republic
Numerous articles, NY Times, Wall Street Journal
Conference Presentations
Presenter and panel member - U. of MN. GMO in food production
Presenter and panel member - U.S. certification of Organic Salmon, Seattle, WA.
Primary Consultant – Organic Salmon, Standards & Marketing, State of Alaska, Juneau
Training Organic - Certification Inspection U.S. & China, 1998, 1999, 2000
Marketing Organic Ice Cream in the U.S. in Yerevan. Armenia. Presenter and panel member Presenter and panel member, Armenia
Professional Organizations
OTA, OFPANA, MN Governors’ Advisory BOD, ACB / IFOAM, MPPL, OSAC, OTA Ethics Chair Presenter and panel member, Project Managers Assoc., Computer Manufacturers of America