Debbie E. Dodero, Mba Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Woodridge, IL

• Led development and strategic direction for categories totaling $95MM in annual sales.
• Developed and managed product development and packaging design budgets.
• Conceived product strategy and perspective driving development of products for 2017 launch. Oversaw product team’s efforts to ensure a cohesive story and vision across product categories to maximize impact and.
• Advocated as Business Champion on behalf of product team to streamline development with cross-functional partners in the creation of the first company-wide integrated Product Information Management system.
• Served with leadership team on an extended project to identify new, high-yielding consumer groups and development platforms to fill innovation pipeline.
• Provided leadership and mentoring to manager and assistant-level direct reports.

Woodridge, IL

• Responsible for portfolio management, new product development and strategic growth of category.
• Conceived, managed, and executed all new product introductions driving 10% category growth.
• Spearheaded integrated marketing efforts and executed development of the Treatology® Flavor System and program launch. Received nomination for the annual Wilton Norman Award, the company’s most prestigious award.
• Conducted a comprehensive market review and competitive analysis guiding the insights-driven reformulation and rebranding of fondant business resulting in 14% sales growth.
• Collaborated with cross-functional partners to identify and execute the transition of 3 key product formats resulting in $500,000 annual cost savings.

Woodridge, IL

• Responsible for portfolio management, new product development and strategic growth of category.
• Achieved 19% category growth over prior year; 13% from new products.
• Established strong rapport and confidence with cross-functional teams and manufacturing partners through organized management of new projects and programs.
• Conceptualized merchandising strategy for SKU-intensive assortment to meet a major customer request while reducing packaging and fulfillment costs.
• Developed test protocols for new and existing products in collaboration with the Food Scientist and Test Kitchen Manager.
• Executed complete packaging redesign for full range of mature product formats, 90+ SKUs.

Woodridge, IL

• Responsible for portfolio management, new product development and strategic growth of Candy and Party product categories.
• Researched market trends and competitive programs to develop a comprehensive category review and go-forward strategy.
• Executed first packaging artwork refresh for Candy Melts product line since its inception growing the category by 24% in the first year.
• Grew seasonal candy kit business by more than 50% with new key item “Mega Pack” format.
• Negotiated component costing with suppliers for kit product format including molds, retail cartons, shipping cartons and assembly labor resulting in $95,000 annual cost savings.

Woodridge, IL

• Responsible for portfolio management, new product development and growth of the Seasonal Housewares business.
• Collaborated with sales managers to develop customer and channel-specific promotional opportunities.
• Executed 4th quarter cookie pan pallet display for largest mass account resulting in double-digit category growth.
• Directed design development with internal and external design resources including engineering data for issuance to factory partners.

Woodridge, IL

• Executed product and packaging development for branded and private label programs and associated point of purchase displays.
• Sourced and negotiated pricing for new products with multiple suppliers for annual sale event and managed packaging development with external agency for collection of SKUs.
• Built and maintained product development web page on the newly launched intranet site and provided training for department personnel.

Northbrook, IL

• Assisted Senior Vice President in the development and sale of the ACCPrep Pharmaceutical Representative Education Program.
• Created sales collateral for various partnering opportunities issued to pharmaceutical companies.
• Updated ACCP Partnering Opportunities publication for CHEST 2003/2004 Annual Meetings.

Argonne, IL

• Completed departmental projects, gaining experience in many divisions.
• Updated and reorganized photo library, archives, and current collection.
• Scanned and verified incoming resumes using Resumix program.
• Prepared Excel reports detailing applicant characteristics.

Downers Grove, IL

• Participated in Cooperative Learning Internship Program through Downers Grove South High School.
• Instructed employees on Allegra 2000, a newly implemented hospital computer program.
• Reviewed confidential employee and patient records, entered patient profiles and physicians orders.
• Completed Patient Care Training course to better understand staff and patient needs.
• Trained new Unit Information Coordinator, my replacement.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing, 3.7 Gpa

Bachelor’S Degree, Marketing / Sales / Psychology, 3.4 Gpa

• Granted select placement in the Advanced Professional Sales Program • Received the Ruth G. Hart Scholarship award

High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: Swimming, Track & Field, Choir• Participated in the Cooperative Learning Internship Program in partnership with.