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Marketing excellence is the beating heart behind every thriving company and in today’s dynamic operating environment, marketing functions are being relied on more than ever to create that all-important connection with customers in the most cost-effective way. I’m a commercially astute senior executive who thinks strategically and analytically while leveraging systems and processes to set the stage for long-term success. While at Andmore (a Blackstone-owned company) previously known as International Market Centers (IMC) and AmericasMart (AMC), I delivered on strategic priorities as the business expanded its market share and went through a series of mergers, while helping to navigate emerging challenges such as COVID-19 and supply chain issues. My pattern of excellence was recognized throughout my employment and my final position was a dual role as CPO & SVP, Marketing Ops. SELECTED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:♦Slashed total marketing costs 20% at IMC upon 2018 merger of the omni-channel Marketing department with amalgamation of 100 FTE headcount. ♦ Built industry-leading vendor partnerships throughout all Marketing and Ops channels at Andmore that generated a huge cost benefit to the company and supported top-quality service.♦ Created and led numerous talented teams. Steered teams through testing times; created synergies across individuals & functions while also ensuring there was space for people to grow. I have extensive experience in corporate, agency and production environments. The common thread that can be seen throughout my career is my mission-driven mindset – I deliver what’s needed for the greater success of the business, whether that’s setting a leadership vision or welcoming additional accountabilities beyond the scope of my role. I’ve always embraced change and have particular dexterity in identifying solutions to complex challenges and spotting growth opportunities. I thrive in a work environment where team morale, collaboration and fulfilment are valued, in a safe-challenge context, with differing opinions and perspectives being welcomed. I’m now excited to embark on the next chapter of my career. If you’re a headhunter or hiring manager seeking a results-oriented senior marketing leader with deep experience in vendor partnerships and exceptional leadership capabilities, let’s talk. CORE SKILLS: ♦ Marketing ♦ Executive Leadership ♦ Sponsorships & Partnerships ♦ Omnichannel Marketing Execution ♦ Strategic Planning ♦ Systems Development ♦ Procurement/Production ♦ Advertising Sales ♦ Budget Optimization ♦ Financial Acumen