Donna has led the business value chain with demonstrated successes in Business Development, Brand Building/Management, Operations, Marketing & Sales, Procurement, Relationship/Supplier Management, and Compliance. This coupled with her corporate experience in Change Management, Training/Development, and IT Governance allows her to bring an inclusive perspective to business situations. She is valued for unique insights, pragmatic approach and thoughtful leadership. Donna executes operational strategies and manages projects with high energy and focused attention to detail. Her formula for achievement leads with integrity, strong values and business acumen. Donna finds solutions collaboratively, welcomes change, and is a trusted team member that effectively communicates with C-level executives and all stakeholders.As an entrepreneur, Donna founded a woman-owned and operated CPG beverage distribution/wholesale company in Connecticut. Consumer focused, her portfolio targeted the organic sector and the wellness conscious buyer. She established over 300 new accounts, grew company sales by 20% annualized over 10 years resulting in over 5.7M in sales. The platform's product lines have expanded to 92 skus. Designed, led and sponsored over 40 events annually from 2008 -2019 fundraising for multiple non-profit organizations. Donna serves on the Capital Improvements Committee for the Town of Litchfield, CT and volunteers throughout the State for FEMA. Her interests include, history, investing, boating and pickleball. Strategic and Analytic Thinker/Planner Finance/Budget Manager Quality & Value Driven Buyer and Procurement Specialist Solid Supplier/Vendor/Customer Relationship Manager/Consultative Selling Project Management Leader/Collaborator/Connector/Problem Solver Public Forum Speaker/Educator/Trainer