Customer focused executive with extensive expertise in business unit operations and information technology in consumer markets with a primary focus on category management, trade promotion management and optimization, food manufacturing, food distribution and retail industries. Background includes assisting private equity investors with pre-transaction due diligence and post close separation,, general management, sales, consulting practice management, software product management and project delivery. A skilled negotiator who can resolve complex situations and deliver solutions that enhance customer relationships. Committed to maximizing bottom line results and company initiatives.Specialties: Processing Manufacturing, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Trade Promotion Management (TPM), Trade Promotion Optimization (TPO), Forecasting, Distribution/Wholesale and (POS) Retail Segments with a major focus on Food and Beverage and Process Manufacturing. SME on Due Diligence projects for Private Equity, IT and Roadmap Assessments, Operational Assessments, CRM. Marketing and promotion professional with a strong record of delivering profit and revenue targets in larger corporate, non profit and smaller entrepreneurial environments. Consistently recognized by executive management for multi-tasking talents in PMO, data analysis, coordinating and implement key processes, reinforcing brand goals with cross functional teams and problem resolution in high-pressure situations.Broad and varied areas of expertise including:Project ManagementERP ImplementationERP SelectionNon Profit - Educational Operations ManagementComplete P & L ManagementLong Range Strategic PlanningBrand Equity BuildingTrade Promotion ManagementTrade Promotion OptimizationProduct Lifecycle ManagementSoftware Training and InstructionSoftware SelectionCross-Functional Team LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentMarket and Competitive AssessmentsMulti-Channel Distribution NetworksInventory PlanningForecastingTo brain storm and collaborate from any of these perspectives, call me now at 708-203-1451
Listed skills include Strategy, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Management, Business Development, and 33 others.