I love solving puzzles. It's gratifying to help clients build bridges with key constituencies. I've worked in media, consumer foods, global products, non-profits, and educational institutions. People describe me as the person leads a team to tackle the complex questions. Developing strategy, brand, communication and marketing plans, and executing engaging new innovative campaigns and projects with cross-functional teams is what makes the job fun. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS SNAPSHOT“Deb is a driven, goal oriented, seasoned and multifaceted executive that loves tackling any/all important problems to deliver quick results. She thinks creatively, on her feet, and will do whatever necessary to accomplish the task.”◆ GLOBAL BRANDING – Spearheaded/executed global branding initiative for PartyLite and Finesse Shampoo. “Deb is an innovative business leader with a strong focus on strategy. Deb has a complete tool kit to support all functions.”◆ CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM LEADERSHIP ¬– Championed successful passage of $61M New Canaan high school construction project with 43 stages and brought project to fruition.“Deb did an excellent job leading a highly opinionated group of volunteers to consensus on controversial decisions. Deb knows how to probe, knows when to listen, and knows when to move things forward.” ◆ NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – Conceptualized and introduced US platform for Lypsyl (lip balm), developed $8M business for Lornamead at 45% Contribution Margin in one year.“Deb has the rare ability both to understand branding and marketing and an ability to get people to work together to move innovation quickly into the market.” ◆ P&L AND BRAND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT – Optimized product portfolio for Del Monte’s $150M Snacks and Beverages Unit and led team to develop proprietary/patented snack product complete with marketing plan for test. “Under Deb’s guidance, Hawaiian Punch was transformed from a declining, outdated business to a vibrant, growing brand with new products and a more relevant positioning.”