Experience: -- Diverse consumer and end-user marketing history with well-known and much-loved brands including McDonald's, Pillsbury, Dirt Devil, Whirlpool, Maytag, Shark, Ninja, and Homewerks.-- Rich B2C and B2B marketing background including product development, product life cycle management, business growth strategy generation, and online content creation and optimization.-- Significant experience in branding and marketing communications, including strategy development, brand positioning, advertising, promotion, public relations, investor/corporate relations, web development, social media, and sports/event marketing. -- Trusted business partner with licensors such as Disney, Whirlpool, SC Johnson/Ziploc, Mario Batali, Sesame Street, The Food Network, NASCAR, NHRA, World Cup USA, and Fred Astaire's estate, as well as with large retailers working on behalf of their brands.-- Demonstrated leadership as a valued executive, as a builder and coach of marketing teams, and as a change agent driving evolution and continuous improvement across organizations.Super Powers:• Strategic Communication – Much of my career has been built on my ability to mine insights, create a unique brand voice, and write to resonate with any audience. From groundbreaking Super Bowl ads to company crisis management to on-shelf merchandising, crafting the right message is critical.• Resourceful Execution – I solve problems creatively and know how to make things happen. Whether through internal team members, external resources, or by rolling up my sleeves, I find ways to get it done and win.• Resilience and Adaptability – Acquisitions, sales, management changes, and life events have required that I be flexible and nimble, adjusting to the unexpected to succeed. I learn and assess situations quickly, and know how to drill down to the knowledge necessary to make decisions.• Business Savvy – My robust knowledge extends beyond my marketing focus and expertise to include sales, infrastructure, operations, process, change management, and accounting based on a broad experience base.Goals:-- Provide marketing leadership in an environment that values experience as well as entrepreneurial spirit.-- Continue having fun while working hard to grow businesses and beat the competition.Specialties: Consumer insights, brand vision, strategy creation, marketing execution, new product development and positioning, team building, product life cycle guidance, and project management